Hertz & Selck GmbH & Co. | Germany | 22xxx Hamburg | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 14.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Food Technologist Beverage Development (m/f/d)
With more than 100 employees, we develop and produce complex, innovative and unmistakable premium aromas for alcoholic and soft drinks and tea as well as for Smoke, Shisha, Smoke-Free and Vape. WE FLAVOUR THE WORLD is not only our claim, but also our incentive and promise to inspire the world with unique aroma creations. Our customers around the globe love our flavors and distillates produced in Hamburg, and we have been passionate about delivering them for over 95 years! Your passion is the development of drinks, and you have a safe sense of taste and technology? Then you are right with us! Beverage Development (m/w/d) develop and optimize recipes for spirits as well as soft drinks and combine sensory expertise with technological know-how. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
We focus on experienced beverage technologists who have already taken responsibility for recipes, technology, stability design and customer projects – and have the pleasure of making them creative in an innovative environment. Before we introduce the tasks in detail, we want to make sure that you fulfill this profile: A study of food or beverage technology or a comparable qualification (e.g. food technician, master) with clear focus on beverages At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in the development of beverages – ideally in spirits, RTD products, soft drinks, fruit drinks or the flavor/ingredients industry. experience of product development of solid food, dairy products or brewery is not sufficient; relevant expertise in beverage technology is required Detectable competence in the application and combination of ingredients (aromes, stabilisation systems, sweetening, emulsions etc.) and in the technological design of formulations Sensory safety: ability to judge and describe products professionally – including the willingness to also test alcoholic samples sensorily Experience with stability tests, durability design, physico-chemical parameters (pH, Brix, alcohol content, temperature/light stability) routine in scale-up from the laboratory to technology to production Structured, documentative, self-responsible way of working Communication strength, team orientation and joy in productive exchange with flavourists, laboratory, sales, purchasing and production Innovation joy, creativity and dedication in the development of new concepts Very good German knowledge and good English If you are not a citizen of the EU: A valid residence and work permit for Germany
You can prove that? Great! Then you will be able to do this here with us: You formulate and optimize recipes for spirits and soft drinks, develop compounds, emulsions, syrups and other beverage bases You check, describe and compare products sensory, evaluate flavor profiles and accompany sensory panels You produce self-contained patterns for internal and external tastings – always combined with exact documentation You apply technological processes and develop them further by optimizing, for example, filtration, pumping, filling and stability design and ensuring the technological feasibility of new formulations You establish test plans, perform stability and durability tests, interpret results and ensure that products remain stable in the life cycle You advise colleagues and customers technically, prepare tastings and actively support project implementations You design trends: You work closely with the sales team and bring new ideas and technological solutions for future beverage concepts
In return we offer you the following: A varied activity with design playroom in a globally active, growing aroma company. Cooperation in an interdisciplinary, innovative team with modern laboratory and technical equipment. Individual training and development opportunities. Short decision-making and an environment that appreciates self-initiative and ideas. Flexible working hours, attractive remuneration and benefits: JobRad: bicycle leasing at discounted conditions Grant to the Fitnessstudio membership fee Free charging station for e-bikes and bicycle repair station Charging station for your e-car (at the cost price) Fruit basket as well as drinks (coffee, tea, soft drinks, juices, water) free in the office
Location
![]() | Hertz & Selck GmbH & Co. | |
| 22419 Hamburg | ||
| Germany |
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