This role is highly hands-on—supporting the development, iteration, and validation of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) that bridge culinary intent with real-world technical feasibility.ResponsibilitiesPrototype and MVP Development:Execute hands-on development of early culinary product prototypes based on direction from Chefs and senior product developers.Works on simple projects in autonomy to deliver prototypes and scalable recipesSupport product evaluations, reformulations, and recipe adjustments to align with gold-standard targetsDocument preparation parameters and product performance to support product iteration and scale-up.Provide input on product handling, quality challenges and pack-out implications.Collaboration & Scale-Up SupportWork closely with the Chefs, Process development,



Supply Chain and quality teams to prepare products for pilot trials.Support troubleshooting during early-stage co-manufacturing or test production runs.Support the product development Managers in daily tasks for complex projectsMaintain accurate logs of formulas, build notes, test results, ingredients challenges and learnings, etc.Ensure traceability and development hygiene for all product iterations.Success in This Role Looks LikeHigh-quality, well-documented prototypes delivered on time and within COGSStrong collaboration and communication with culinary, technical, and operational partners.Rapid iteration with clear learnings feeding into the next development cycle.Prototypes that are practical, consistent, and ready for handoff to senior developers or scale-up leads.QualificationsDegree in Food Science, Culinary Innovation, Food Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.3-5 years of hands-on product development experience in food, culinary innovation, or R&D; kitchens.Familiarity with pilot production or co-man processes is a plus.

📌 Senior Product Development Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 Barcelona