About Our Client
Well known QSR company that is rapidly growing
Job Description
* Ensuring our menu evolves to suit customer needs, seeking out new opportunities to drive sales & profitability.
* Keeping abreast of developing food and beverage trends as they evolve and being ready to launch when the time is right
* Develop range churn led by customer insights to ensure they hold the customer interest and excitement within our key ranges.
* Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations to create briefs and direction for the food and beverage plan.
* New product introductions and Limited Time Offers (LTOs) should be developed in line with brand standards and local market needs - seasonal range introductions to be presented in a timely manner to achieve approval
* Critical path execution - ensuring products are available in a timely manner for launch.
* Take learnings from other International Markets with a view to transfer effective product development to the U.K.
* Collaborate with the Food QA & Technical manager to ensure that new menu items, Ops guides, and equipment required to launch a new product is approved.
* Supporting the on boarding of new suppliers into the network - work with supply chain management team to support them through the requirements of Master Terms and Condition and the needs of our third-party logistics partners.
* Management and support of supplier development sessions
* Assisting marketing with menu approval on product images, digital assets and delivery partners, checking calories and product descriptions are correct
* Conduct consumer panels and ingredient trials where necessary to gather data to support product launches
The Successful Applicant
A successful F&B Manager should have:
* Bachelor's degree educated in Food Science
* Experience working in a product development department within drinks
* Experience in hospitality or food service sector preferred
* Understanding of HACCP and Level 3 qualified ideally
* Strong negotiation skills and track record demonstrating business cost savings through development
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
* Enthusiastic, positive, and ambitious.
* Ability to successfully work to and within deadlines
* Hands on experience of working in an operationally multi-site restaurant environment
* Experience of working within a cross-functional team
* Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary
* A car allowance to support your professional needs.
* 10% performance-based bonus to reward your contributions.
* Permanent role based in Egham, providing stability and career growth.
* Opportunity to work in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry with a focus on quality and service excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented F&B Manager to make a significant impact. If you are ready to advance your career, we encourage you to apply today
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