Location: Hybrid (London HQ + regular UK travel)
Salary: £40,000 + bonus
Contract: Full-time
Reporting to: Senior Operations Lead – Hospitality Partnerships
About Lean Kitchen Network
Lean Kitchen Network is a venture builder creating and scaling some of the UK’s most commercially successful and culturally relevant food brands.
We partner with Heinz, PepsiCo, and Doritos to turn high-demand ideas into scalable food concepts, operating across 300+ kitchens nationwide.
We combine brand, data, and operations to help hospitality partners unlock growth at scale.
The Role
We’re looking for an ambitious Account Manager – Strategic Hospitality Partnerships to manage a portfolio of partner sites across the UK.
This is more than a traditional account management role. You’ll own relationships, support launches, improve commercial performance, and help grow accounts over time.
You’ll spend time in venues, working closely with operators to ensure our brands perform brilliantly on site.
What You’ll Do
Partner Management
* Manage a portfolio of hospitality partner accounts
* Build strong relationships with site teams and key stakeholders
* Act as the main day-to-day contact for partners
* Lead regular performance reviews and resolve issues quickly
Launches & Growth
* Support launches of new brands and new sites
* Ensure operators are trained and set up for success
* Identify opportunities to grow accounts through new sites or concepts
* Support multi-site rollouts and pilot launches
Commercial Performance
* Monitor sales performance and spot growth opportunities
* Work with partners to improve revenue, standards, and consistency
* Deliver practical actions that drive results
Field Operations
* Visit sites regularly across the UK
* Ensure menus, POS, and marketing materials are executed well
* Audit standards and troubleshoot operational issues
Internal Collaboration
* Work closely with brand, supply, culinary, and commercial teams
* Share field insights to improve brands and partner performance
Who We’re Looking For
* Experience in hospitality, foodservice, account management, or operations
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills
* Commercially minded and comfortable with performance data
* Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
* Hands-on and comfortable working in live venues
* Willingness to travel nationally
Why Join LKN?
* Work with major brands and leading UK hospitality operators
* Make a visible commercial impact from day one
* Gain exposure across partnerships, operations, and growth
* Join a fast-growing business operating in 300+ locations
* Clear progression into senior roles
* Competitive salary + bonus + hybrid flexibility