New Food Development Manager

If you’re a true foodie with proven management experience and can hit the ground running, I’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where you’ll play a key role in developing innovative food products and driving projects from concept through to launch.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and launch of innovative food products from concept through to market; Manage a team of chefs and technologists, ensuring projects stay on track and deadlines are met; Work closely with Operations, Technical and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful product launches; Source ingredients, monitor costs and ensure products meet both quality and commercial targets; Drive continuous improvement through product trials, taste testing and performance reviews

Requirements

Proven experience managing others; 5 years food / FMCG experience; Strong experience with either NPD or EPD programmes

Nice to have

true foodie; ability to hit the ground running

Benefits

Pension; Medicash; 3 x life assurance