Product Development Manager (Food)

A leading organisation in Malaysia is seeking a Product Development Manager to shape the future of food and beverage experiences within concession venues. You’ll drive premium, curated offerings that elevate customer satisfaction through innovation, technology, and consumer insights. The company supports career growth through cross-functional exposure, collaboration, and advancement opportunities. Ideal for those passionate about creating memorable, high-quality F&B experiences.

What you'll do:

As a Product Development Manager (Food), you will be responsible for driving innovation across all aspects of food product creation within concession venues. Your day-to-day activities will involve leading projects focused on enhancing existing products while introducing new offerings that captivate customers. Regularly engaging in sensory evaluations will allow you to incorporate valuable customer feedback into ongoing improvements. Success in this role requires a passion for delivering premium food experiences through thoughtful innovation, efficient process design, and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.

• Lead initiatives for both existing and new food products, focusing on continuous enhancement of quality and strategic differentiation within the market.
• Introduce compelling food and beverage offerings designed to attract both moviegoers and non-moviegoers, increasing footfall in concession areas and driving incremental revenue streams.
• Oversee vendor management and production controls to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with internal approvals.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to streamline go-to-market processes, ensuring timely launches of new products that meet customer expectations.
• Conduct regular sensory evaluations to gather customer feedback and insights, enabling data-driven improvements in product offerings.

What you bring:

To excel as a Product Development Manager (Food), you will bring substantial experience from the food sector along with formal qualifications relevant to product development. Your background should include hands-on involvement in designing new products or refining existing ones using efficient processes informed by consumer insights. Financial awareness combined with business acumen will enable you to make sound decisions that support both quality improvement and revenue growth. Effective communication skills are vital for collaborating across departments while presenting ideas clearly in multiple languages. Familiarity with technology management or previous roles within reputable manufacturing organisations will help you navigate complex production environments. Exposure to innovation frameworks or invention processes will further strengthen your ability to deliver unique solutions tailored for concession venues.

• Diploma, degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is required for this position.
• At least five years of experience working within the food industry is essential for success in this role.
• Demonstrated financial acumen alongside strong business understanding specific to food & beverage operations is necessary.
• Proven track record in food product development as well as process design is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia are required for effective collaboration across teams.
• Hands-on expertise in managing food production quality as well as technology implementation is considered an advantage.
• Experience working with recognised organisations within the food manufacturing sector would be beneficial.
• Exposure to product invention processes or innovation methodologies adds further value.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a forward-thinking leader dedicated to redefining food experiences within concession environments. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth through ongoing training opportunities, exposure to cross-functional projects, and clear pathways for career progression into senior leadership roles. The company fosters an inclusive atmosphere where collaboration drives shared success across teams. Strategic evolution is encouraged by empowering staff to identify new business opportunities through agile thinking while contributing directly to national rollouts of innovative products. With a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction at its core, this employer provides an inspiring platform for those passionate about making a meaningful impact on the local F&B landscape.

What's next:

If you are ready to shape the future of premium food experiences while advancing your career within a supportive environment, this is your moment—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C