The role will drive the business performance and support the customer experience through the development of food and beverage strategy and product ranges that deliver high levels of overall customer satisfaction in consistent taste, flavour, value for money and overall experience
Client Details
Well known QSR company that is rapidly growing
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
Profile
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.
Job 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