Senior Flavourist

About Khattri Aromas LLP

Khattri Aromas LLP is a prominent Indian manufacturer specializing in industrial fragrances and flavour solutions. With over sixty years of experience, the company collaborates with notable brands across sectors such as Personal Care, Home Care, Fabric Care, Air Care, Incense, Fine Fragrances, Food & Beverage, and other consumer product segments. Their fragrance and flavour creations are meticulously customized to meet client brand strategies, functional needs, and marketplace demands. The company follows a Human-to-Human approach, emphasizing lasting partnerships and cooperative innovation. Supported by sophisticated manufacturing setups, advanced technology, and dedicated research teams, Khattri Aromas delivers scalable and high-quality aroma solutions consistent with international standards.

Role Overview

The Senior Flavourist will take charge of developing, refining, and assessing flavour formulations for diverse food and drink applications. Based at the Lucknow facility, this full-time on-site position involves sensory testing, spearheading application evaluations, and working closely with R&D and commercial teams to convert client requirements into commercially viable flavour products. Daily responsibilities include laboratory formulation and re-formulation, evaluating flavour stability in various product matrices, and ensuring products comply with safety and regulatory norms. The role also encompasses mentoring junior flavourists, contributing to the innovation pipeline, and assisting in client technical presentations. Maintaining quality standards, driving continual improvement, and staying informed about emerging industry trends, ingredients, and technologies are integral to this position.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience in flavour creation and product development.
• Expertise in sensory evaluation techniques such as flavour profiling, descriptive analysis, and consumer-centric tasting protocols.
• Experience in Research and Development including formulation design, process improvement, and application testing for flavours.
• Strong laboratory competencies covering sample preparation, analytical instrumentation, and rigorous adherence to laboratory safety and quality procedures.
• Educational qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or related disciplines with hands-on experience in flavour chemistry and product development.
• Previous roles as a Flavourist or Senior Flavourist within the food, beverage, or ingredient industry, preferably in industrial fragrance or flavour companies.
• Knowledge about regulatory requirements, labelling norms, and compliance standards for food flavours in India as well as global markets.
• Capability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, effectively convey complex technical information, and professionally interact with clients.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and proficient project and deadline management abilities.