Interim Head of Food Greater Derby, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Head of Food to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a food team that focuses on building food category management capability, driving innovation in line with brand strategies, and ensuring a robust and efficient end-to-end menu development process. This role requires the development of a long-term food category management approach that aligns with brand strategies, marketing objectives, and customer preferences, while also delivering against target profit margins. The Head of Food will also be tasked with leading the implementation of technology and automation solutions to enhance the customer experience and ensure easy access to nutrition and allergen information. As the Head of Food, you will be expected to protect core products, improve existing dishes, and develop a pipeline of new menu items that enhance the dining experience and drive customer acquisition and retention. Collaboration with procurement to source products, assure the documentation of nutritional information, and drive effectiveness and efficiency in food processes are also key responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in strategic planning, process improvement, category management, and food innovation, and will be adept at leading a team to test new menus and dishes with customer panels. The role also involves maintaining brand kitchen standards, managing the annual food budget, and building a high-performing, insight-led team.

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