Menu Development Manager
An exciting opportunity for a Menu Development Manager to work within our Marketing and Business & Industry divisions has arisen!
What you'll be doing...
In this role, you will be working nationwide across our Business & Industry and Marketing divisions, providing catering services to clients within the workplace. As one of the largest and most innovative contract caterers in the industry, we specialise in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
You will be responsible to develop and maintain innovative menu frameworks & menu formats for the specific sector, meeting the needs of the customer and the specific financial model. Engaging with all internal stakeholders to ensure the menu framework is understood and providing advice and guidance for implementation and successful business rollout.
Key Accountabilities:
- Understanding the needs of the customers and clients in the B&I Sector.
- Understanding current food trends and government legislation (Kcals, FIR Allergens, PPDS Natasha’s law)
- Work closely with sector Development Chefs & Operators to ensure menus are rolled out and delivered to the required timelines.
- Working closely with the marketing managers & trade marketing function to provide recipes to support sector-specific marketing activity.
- Ongoing recipe development, fully innovating and testing to achieve the most suitable solution for each sector, ensuring cost and portion size is appropriate for the specific sector and the right product and right supplier is utilised to maximize purchasing benefit and commercial output.
- Build menus for the sector in line with operational requirements, within the Star Chef menu management system, ensuring the recipes are easy to understand and deliver.
Due to this being a field-based role, you will be expected to travel to sites throughout the UK when required, this is also an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis. Company car and mileage are provided.
What can you bring?
- Must be a real “Foodie” with knowledge of a wide variety of food styles & trends.
- Meticulous and methodical, with a high attention to detail, particularly in relation to recipe building.
- Patience, with a focus on seeing the job through to a conclusion.
- Organised, with the ability to work to fixed deadlines.Qualified and experience as a Chef, having worked as a Head Chef as a minimum.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels
- Sector specific experience desirable (B&I Staff Restaurants & Hospitality)
- Experience with a menu management system
- Proficient at using word, excel & PowerPoint
Our way of saying thank you
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
- FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
- Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
- Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
- Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
- Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
- Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us...
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
- Workplaces & Office Space
- Sporting Venues & Stadium
- Attraction & Heritage Sites
- Public Sector & Defence
- Health, Care & Hospitals
- Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!
By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
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Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate £35,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate £40,000.00