Food Science Jobs at Starbucks UK
The food and beverage innovation industry is evolving rapidly, creating exciting Food Science Jobs for professionals who are passionate about product development and consumer trends. Starbucks Careers is now offering an exciting opportunity for a Product Developer, Beverage role in London. This Job in the UK allows talented professionals to contribute to beverage innovation across the EMEA region while collaborating with global teams. For candidates seeking a Job opportunity for food science graduates, this role provides hands-on experience in product design, beverage formulation, and new product development within one of the world’s most recognized coffee brands.
About the Starbucks
Starbucks Careers represent opportunities within one of the world’s leading coffee and beverage companies. Starbucks is known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality beverages to millions of customers worldwide. The company continuously invests in product development, research, and consumer insights to introduce new beverage experiences. Professionals working in Food Science Jobs at Starbucks collaborate with global teams to create innovative food and beverage solutions that align with evolving consumer preferences.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Product Developer – Beverage
- Job Number: 260015059
- Closing Date: 26 March 2026
- Location: London Support Centre, London, England, United Kingdom
- Workplace Model: Hybrid (50% in-office / 50% remote)
- Office Location: Chiswick Business Park, West London
Product Developer – Beverage Position Overview
The Product Developer – Beverage supports the success of Starbucks by planning, developing, and executing multiple beverage innovation projects across the EMEA region. Working as an individual contributor, the role collaborates with cross-functional teams within Starbucks EMEA, global teams, and other regional groups.
The position may require occasional travel to suppliers and manufacturers, primarily within the United Kingdom and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation
- Proactively gather, analyze, and maintain product and technology trend information.
- Support idea-generation sessions to initiate the creation of new beverage concepts and products.
- Contribute to white-space development aligned with the EMEA beverage strategy.
Product Development
- Design and conduct tabletop experiments and tests including:
- Product prototypes
- Initial product yields
- Product bills of materials (BOM) and recipe cards
- Conduct in-market testing to develop operational procedures in collaboration with Central Operations.
Workload Planning
- Assess product and project briefs to develop appropriate R&D responses aligned with the company’s new product development (NPD) and product life-cycle processes.
- Develop and communicate work plans with cross-functional teams.
- Manage recipe development work related to ad hoc sales initiatives or market-specific product development and reformulation.
Supplier Management
- Develop and communicate NPD supplier briefs.
- Coordinate requests for samples, provisional specifications, sample tracking, and feedback within established timelines.
- Maintain accurate sample logs and records.
Communication
- Establish, document, and present key project information to business leaders to support progress toward commercialization and implementation.
- Manage the flow of project information and provide updates to cross-functional teams, management, and senior leadership when required.
Project Support
- Lead the start-up and implementation of new product development initiatives.
- Prepare project summaries and reports.
- Provide input into the development of training materials in collaboration with operations teams.
- Transition projects to supply chain operations and supplier quality assurance teams for full-scale launch.
- Support ongoing technical improvements up to and including product launch.
Documentation
- Maintain up-to-date product builds, bills of materials (BOMs), and documentation related to product development projects.
- Ensure proper documentation of intellectual property and technical information associated with new product initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Education
- Degree in Food Science or a related discipline preferred, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
Experience
- Experience in food or beverage retail or manufacturing environments.
- Experience in product development, innovation, and/or menu development.
- Knowledge of process development and product specification development.
Skills and Competencies for Food Science Job
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
