Recruit Ref: L0593952169
Posting Date: 2025-06-17
Maxim's Caterers Ltd
Maxim's Caterers Ltd

About Us

Founded in 1956, Maxim’s Group is one of Asia’s leading food and beverage companies, operating Chinese, Western, Japanese and Southeast Asian restaurants, quick service outlets, bakery shops and cafes, and an institutional catering service. Maxim's Group also produces a range of festive products, including the award-winning Hong Kong MX Mooncakes, and is a licensee of Starbucks Coffee, Genki Sushi, IPPUDO, The Cheesecake Factory and Shake Shack in various territories. Altogether, the Group has over 40,000 employees and 2,000 outlets in Asia.

Proud of our heritage and humbled by our success, we are committed to a sustainable and innovative future. To learn more about Maxim’s, visit

www.maxims.com.hk

Assistant Manager, Research & Development

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time and meet the company's quality standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Cooperate with internal and external parties for the product development process of new products and the improvement process of existing products
  • Oversee formulation, prototyping, sensory evaluation and shelf-life studies
  • Implement shelf-life testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products 
  • Conduct studies on given topics regarding the new food technology and trends
  • Prepare recipes, cost estimation, product specification and related documents
     

Requirements:

  • Degree holder or above in Food Science or related disciplines
  • Min. 8 years working experience in R&D in food industry, preferably with hands-on exposure in prepacked products
  • Knowledge in product formulation, product development, regulatory requirement and manufacturing of food products is preferred
  • Creative, self-motivated and with good communication skill
  • Proficient in PC applications and Chinese word processing
  • Excellent command of spoken and written in English and Chinese  
  • Candidates with less experience will be considered as Senior Research & Development Officer

Benefits:

  • 5-day week
  • 14 days Annual Leave
  • Free Meal & Shuttle Bus
  • Staff Purchase Benefits
  • Medical Insurance Coverage
  • Birthday, Exam, Study, Wedding, Maternity & Paternity Leave

All applications and data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used exclusively for recruitment purposes. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. The company will retain the applications for a maximum period of 6 months and may refer suitable candidates to other vacancies within the Group.


Summary
Industry:
Catering 
Job Category / Function:
Job Position Level:
Middle 
Employment Term:
Full Time / Permanent 
Min. Edu. Level Req:
Bachelor 
Minimum QF Level attained:
-- 
Total Working Exp:
8-10 
Salary(HKD):
-- (Monthly)
Location:
Tai Po District / Tai Po
Benefits:
  • 5-Day Work
  • Birthday Leave
  • Free Shuttle Bus
  • Life Insurance
  • Marriage Leave
  • Meal Allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paternity Leave
  • Staff Discount
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