Food Development LeadFood Development Lead
The Role+
We are seeking a Food Development Lead at Vow. In this role, you will drive innovation and guide the team in crafting never-before-seen food products that capture the hearts and palates of consumers. As a key member of our Product Development team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to our mission of sustainable, animal-free meat production.
We are seeking a Food Development Lead at Vow. In this role, you will drive innovation and guide the team in crafting never-before-seen food products that capture the hearts and palates of consumers. As a key member of our Product Development team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to our mission of sustainable, animal-free meat production.
Your Experience+
- 8+ years in developing and delivering food products that have resonated with consumers.
- Ability to lead, support and work collaboratively within a cross-functional team of chefs, scientists, engineers and manufacturing technicians.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using functional materials to achieve exceptional textures in food products.
- A passion for pushing the boundaries of food and a willingness to explore unconventional approaches.
- Strong project management skills to guide product development from concept to market while anticipating issues before they occur.
- 8+ years in developing and delivering food products that have resonated with consumers.
- Ability to lead, support and work collaboratively within a cross-functional team of chefs, scientists, engineers and manufacturing technicians.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using functional materials to achieve exceptional textures in food products.
- A passion for pushing the boundaries of food and a willingness to explore unconventional approaches.
- Strong project management skills to guide product development from concept to market while anticipating issues before they occur.
What you'll do+
- Spearhead the creation of new foods by working with and supporting a talented team of food scientists, chefs and engineers to deliver captivating textures, tastes and stories.
- Workshop new ideas alongside product marketing and showcase prototypes to customers to quickly gather feedback.
- Identify technical gaps (e.g. textures, flavours, delivery) within the team and set-up projects to address them.
- Work closely with scientists, engineers, designers and suppliers to integrate cutting-edge technologies and materials into food product development.
- Spearhead the creation of new foods by working with and supporting a talented team of food scientists, chefs and engineers to deliver captivating textures, tastes and stories.
- Workshop new ideas alongside product marketing and showcase prototypes to customers to quickly gather feedback.
- Identify technical gaps (e.g. textures, flavours, delivery) within the team and set-up projects to address them.
- Work closely with scientists, engineers, designers and suppliers to integrate cutting-edge technologies and materials into food product development.
Success is+
Within 3 months, you will:
- Have identified areas for improvement within the team and created a plan to achieve then
- Improved the sensory properties of projects already underway
- Run multiple ideas through benchtop prototypes
Within 6 months, you will:
- Have kicked off new product development projects with clearly defined milestones and differentiated briefs
- Have taken multiple prototypes through consumer testing to identify the best concepts
Within 12 months, you will:
- Have taken multiple products from idea through to manufacture and sale that receive positive consumer feedback
- Have had an imprint on all new foods being developed by Vow
Within 3 months, you will:
- Have identified areas for improvement within the team and created a plan to achieve then
- Improved the sensory properties of projects already underway
- Run multiple ideas through benchtop prototypes
Within 6 months, you will:
- Have kicked off new product development projects with clearly defined milestones and differentiated briefs
- Have taken multiple prototypes through consumer testing to identify the best concepts
Within 12 months, you will:
- Have taken multiple products from idea through to manufacture and sale that receive positive consumer feedback
- Have had an imprint on all new foods being developed by Vow
A diverse, mission-led, dream team of Vowzers
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Our mission is to feed billions, which means making food products for everyone. To do this we need a team that’s representative of the people we serve. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view and have built a culture to match. Be yourself and come as you are.
Learn from the best
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Our team includes some of the world’s top scientists, innovators, operators, and creatives with decades of industry experience. Despite our experiences, we all strive to build, break, learn, and repeat. We see the impossible as temporary and strive to learn and support our company and fellow Vowzers' growth as much as possible.
Cutting-edge technology
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
We’re bringing together innovations in science, engineering, and food, to create the world’s most unique culinary experiences. All without compromising on ethics or our planet. Since our inception in 2019, we have held the title of being the first startup to cultivate meat from the cells of an undomesticated animal. We're wild because we can be.
Backed by the best
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
We can make a real impact thanks to our investors Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Tenacious Ventures, P7 Ventures, Toyota Ventures and PeakBridge VC.
Perks &
Perks
Perks &
Perks
Everyone is an owner
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
In addition to competitive base salaries, each and every ‘Vowzer’ owns equity in the company so we can all benefit from our hard work and future success.
Generous paid parental leave
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
For those who choose to start a family, we offer 8 weeks of paid caregiver leave and an additional 8 weeks paid leave for the birth giver.
Generous relocation budget & support
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
We offer support for interstate or overseas team members, their families and, of course, their pets.
Flexible working hours and location
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
We value work-life balance and we recognise that everyone works differently. We want you to do your best work, so you can choose how and where you do it.
Unlimited personal leave
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Sometimes you need time off to recuperate, look after your mental health, or simply deal with an emergency. We put unlimited personal leave in place to empower you to bring your best self to work every day.
Heaps of tasty samples from our culinary centre
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Our fantastic "food inventors" on the Vow team are always cooking up new product prototypes, and all Vowzers are given the opportunity to taste, give feedback, and learn from their culinary prowess.
Converted warehouse 'campus'
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
Complete with a glass-walled lab, manufacturing lines, snacks, a culinary centre and professional-grade coffee machine.
A variety of social clubs
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
It's Vowzers who make our culture. From book clubs to hiking groups, we’re always looking for ways to learn and engage with each other.
Human and dog friendly office
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.
An inclusive community and culture, in a welcoming office, we encourage you to bring your true self…and your dogs.