Overview
Role: Menu System Coordinator
Salary: Competitive, Good Benefits & 10% Bonus
Location: Hybrid Three Days Office/Site-Based & Two Days WFH; includes regular travel to schools
At Impact Food Group, we re more than a school caterer. We re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day.
Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina and Chapter One, we cater for over 550,000 students, operating more than 800 schools with growth each year.
We are passionate about creating exciting and student-friendly food experiences, and we need a talented Menu Manager to help us drive engagement across our digital platforms.
Role Responsibilities
Menu & Recipe Management
* Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules.
* Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps.
Ingredient & Product Management
* Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation.
* Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details.
Data Analysis & Reporting
* Use Fourth Analytics to generate reports on menu performance, costings, ingredient usage, and GP performance.
* Identify trends and opportunities for optimisation in recipe design, portion control, and supply chain efficiency.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
* Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT).
* Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required.
About You
Qualifications/Skills & Required Experience:
* Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager.
* Strong understanding of menu engineering, recipe costing, and inventory management.
* Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines.
* Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management.
* Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software.
* Knowledge of POS systems and integration processes.
* Basic understanding of food costing and recipe development
* Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for reporting.
What We d Love to Give You
* Competitive salary
* 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities
* An employee wellbeing platform.
* IFG rewards for highstreets discounts.
* Annual Summer Party with company awards.
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