Senior Flavourist

SENIOR FLAVOURIST | SWEET, SAVOURY OR BEVERAGE

DOE Spain (happy to relocate)

I’m working with a

global flavour house

seeking a highly skilled

Senior Flavourist

with expertise in

Sweet, Savoury, or Beverage flavours

to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to create market-leading flavour solutions for international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

•

Flavour Development:

Design and develop innovative sweet, savoury, or beverage flavours across a wide range of applications including confectionery, snacks, sauces, seasonings, ready meals, and drinks. •

Customization:

Tailor flavour profiles for client-specific requirements, incorporating regional preferences, market trends, and regulatory needs. •

Innovation:

Explore and integrate new ingredients and technologies to drive innovation in the flavour space. •

Project Management:

Manage the full flavour development process — from concept through to commercialisation — ensuring delivery on time and within budget. •

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with R&D, marketing, production, and quality teams to ensure seamless product development. •

Customer Interaction:

Directly engage with clients to understand needs, present solutions, and provide technical support. •

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all flavours meet relevant local and international regulatory standards. •

Mentorship:

Support and mentor junior flavourists and technical staff to build internal capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field (advanced qualifications are a plus). •

8-10+ years of experience

in the flavour industry, specialising in sweet, savoury, or beverage flavour creation (French Speaking). • Strong technical expertise in raw materials, flavour creation processes, and analytical techniques. • Proven track record of developing unique and commercially successful flavours. • Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams and clients. • High attention to detail with robust documentation and formulation skills. • Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are a plus.

Benefits:

• DOE • Comprehensive health & wellness benefits • Career development & professional growth opportunities • Dynamic, innovative working environment • Flexible working hours & work-life balance initiatives