Food Innovation Lead

3 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom The Oval Partnership Full time

We are seeking a skilled Food Innovation Lead to join our team at The Oval Partnership. This role will involve working closely with key accounts to develop commercially viable products for their menus.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience as a development chef or kitchen chef, with a strong understanding of market trends, food seasonality, and branded multiple menus. They should also possess excellent communication skills to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading key accounts, providing menu solutions, and working with the commercial manager and marketing functions to develop new products. The successful candidate will work within an account team who collectively plan customer development and support the development team during peaks in the kitchen environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of our business. We offer a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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