Shape the food eaten by 1 million+ guests, weekly!
Reporting to the Head of Quality and Product Development, the Product Development & Commercialisation Manager drives GYG's product development process end to end — from ingredient changes and reformulations through to full-scale commercialisation. You'll work hand-in-hand with Culinary, Marketing, Restaurant Solutions, Operations and our vendor network to bring new food to life without ever compromising on GYG's Clean Food standards.What You'll DoCoordinate and execute Product Development projects against GYG Food priorities — balancing COGS, operational impact and the business calendarPartner with existing and new suppliers to secure the resources, equipment and capability GYG needsReview product specifications to ensure every new food and beverage item meets GYG's Clean Food definitionsLead product cuttings, pilot trials and restaurant shakedownsOwn shelf-life and holding-time validation, including transport trials and reference materialsManage nutritional analysis and food micro testing in partnership with the Food Safety ManagerProject manage supplier bench samples and upscaling, including trial production runs and performance data analysisSupport Procurement in vendor assurance — onboarding, certification (incl. HACCP) and ongoing supplier relationshipsMaintain master data including product/raw material specs, approved substitutes, allergen and nutrition informationHand over signed-off products to Restaurant Solutions and Operations, keeping technical documentation currentWhat You'll Bring5–7 years' experience as a Food Technologist, ideally from within a factory environment, quick service restaurants or other similar environments operating at scaleBachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology (or equivalent), eligible for AIFST membership at Professional levelStrong project management and data-driven, evidence-based process capabilityExperience in sensory evaluation methodologies and statistical conceptsA strong understanding of flavours and flavour conceptsExcellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical detail for stakeholders at every levelA high level of proficiency with the MS Office Suite and various project management software packagesWillingness to travel locally and interstate to support restaurants and vendors (including a valid Australian drivers licence)What You'll LoveThe opportunity to join one of Australia's fastest-growing restaurant companiesReal impact in a Supply Chain function that's investing heavily in its capabilityA competitive base salary range of $130k to $150k + superAnnual short-term incentive scheme (achieve up to 10% of base salary per annum)GYG restricted shares, earned each year through our long-term incentive programUp to 5 weeks of annual leave each year (ask us how!)Paid parental leaveGenuine traditional and non-traditional career advancement options (e.g. opportunities to become a franchisee and own your own GYG restaurant)A vibrant Surry Hills office, a short walk from Central StationHybrid work environment – 4 days in office, 1 day WFHDoes this sound like the opportunity for you? Apply now to start the conversation.
