Food Product Developer & QSR Sourcing Consultant

uf01 Ltd is a dynamic consultancy specializing in the development and sourcing of food products tailored for quick service restaurants (QSRs) and related foodservice channels. The company partners with brands to bring innovative and commercially viable menu items to market, managing the process from concept through launch. By collaborating closely with suppliers and operators, uf01 Ltd ensures quality, consistency, and operational efficiency in every project.

Key Responsibilities

- Agricultural Sourcing: Establish and maintain reliable supply pipelines for uniform, jumbo-sized (350g–450g) Grade-A baking potatoes sourced from cold storage or farming networks in Punjab, including Okara, Sahiwal, and Chiniot.

- Protein & Dairy Procurement: Identify and secure dependable local commercial vendors for high-grade mozzarella and cheddar cheese blends, pre-breaded boneless chicken strips, and bulk sauces to support menu consistency.

- Beverage Program Architecture: Develop standard operating procedures, sourcing strategies, and recipe calibrations for a diverse beverage program that includes:

- Hot Station: Specialty espresso coffees, flavored lattes, premium hot chocolate, and slow-brewed local chais.

- Gourmet Shakes & Smoothies: Rich, indulgent milkshakes alongside healthy, vibrant fruit-blend smoothies.

- Mocktails & Sodas: Visually appealing layered fizzy mocktails, custom craft sodas, and high-volume commercial slushes.

- Machinery Procurement & Calibration: Source and evaluate automated, commercial-grade kitchen equipment to optimize space and efficiency. This includes batch convection ovens, humidified hot-holding cabinets, automated countertop deep-fryers, commercial espresso machines, high-speed blenders, and carbonation/slush systems.

- Packaging Integration: Collaborate with packaging manufacturers in Punjab to supply durable Kraft cardboard or custom-molded pulp trays designed to securely hold food and hot/cold beverages during delivery app transit.

Required Qualifications

- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Hospitality Management, or equivalent commercial experience.

- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in menu development, machinery sourcing, and operational optimization within fast-food (QSR) or multi-location café chains in Pakistan.

- An extensive network and established commercial relationships with vegetable brokers, dairy and poultry processors, packaging manufacturers, and beverage ingredient suppliers across Pakistan.

The position offers a competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs200,000. This role requires in-person work to effectively manage supplier relationships and oversee operational setup.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Food & Beverage Consultant or Supply Chain Expert eager to build operations from the ground up and drive innovation in a fast-paced foodservice environment.