Overview
Our client, a well‑established and rapidly expanding international food and beverage brand, is seeking a Food & Beverage Development Manager to join their growing UK team. This role is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a highly recognisable brand in a competitive and fast‑paced market, focusing on high‑quality products, exceptional customer experiences and continuous innovation across its food and beverage offering.
Responsibilities
- Drive business performance by developing and executing food and beverage strategies.
- Create and evolve product ranges that deliver consistency in taste, quality, value, and overall customer satisfaction.
- Identify emerging trends and lead new product launches, particularly in the beverage category.
- Shape the strategic direction of the beverage category in collaboration with marketing, supply chain, finance and operations teams.
- Support site visits, supplier engagement and ongoing product development initiatives across the UK.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver commercially successful ranges.
- Maintain advanced Excel capability to support data‑driven decision making.
Qualifications
- Experience in product development within food service, QSR or beverage‑led environments.
- Strong understanding of HACCP and related food safety standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Desire to advance into a management‑level role.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including a generous holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive company package.
Location: London – regular travel across the UK is required.
Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; you must have full right to work in the UK.
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