Senior Savoury Flavourist

TL;DR

Senior Savoury Flavourist: Creating innovative savoury flavours for the South Asia, Middle East & Africa region with an accent on flavour technology, ingredient innovation, and customer collaboration. Focus on developing new flavour solutions, leading projects, and mentoring within a global flavour creation team.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid work format)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in flavours and fragrances, delivering innovative taste and scent solutions worldwide with over 11,100 employees and a presence in more than 100 locations.

What you will do

• Create new savoury flavours using the latest flavour technologies, ingredient innovations, and market insights.
• Collaborate with Science & Technology, Marketing, Application, and Commercial teams to apply innovative tools in flavour creation.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and manage flavour projects to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Lead customer visits and presentations related to flavour creation.
• Resolve flavour production issues and customer complaints with full ownership of created flavours.
• Coach and mentor flavour assistants, flavourists, and application technologists.

Requirements

• Location: Based in Dubai, UAE
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience as a Flavourist, preferably with focus on Africa or Middle East regions.
• Strong expertise in savoury flavour creation and flavour formulation techniques.
• English proficiency: Strong oral and written skills required.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills with a team-focused and international mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with benefits.
• Opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• Creative and inspiring team environment.
• Inclusive culture embracing diversity and collaboration across disciplines and regions.