Commercial Director - Strategic Leadership Opportunity

COREcruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks an experienced Commercial Director to lead food strategy for a hospitality business. This role involves developing innovative menu strategies, ensuring operational efficiency, and driving profitability while fostering a strong team culture focused on customer satisfaction and market trends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning within the food or hospitality industry.
• Expertise in category management, food innovation, and process improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term food category strategy.
• Lead menu development processes and drive financial performance.
• Oversee compliance with food safety standards and build a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic planning

Food innovation

Category management

Process improvement

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Customer satisfaction

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Director – Strategic Leadership Opportunity
Location:Midlands / North West
Salary: Up to £100k plus benefits

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially drivenCommercial Directorto lead and shape the future of food strategy for a dynamic and customer-focused hospitality business. This is a pivotal role where you will oversee food category management, drive innovation, and implement efficient end-to-end menu development processes that align with brand strategies, customer preferences, and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term food category strategy that aligns with brand objectives, marketing goals, and customer insights while delivering strong profit margins.
• Lead menu development processes, including core product protection, dish improvement, innovation pipelines, and trend identification to enhance the dining experience and differentiate the brand in the marketplace.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure new dishes meet customer expectations for quality, consistency, and dietary requirements, while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Drive financial performance by setting clear margin efficiency targets and ensuring robust cost management in collaboration with procurement teams.
• Embed technology and process improvements to streamline menu development timelines, improve accuracy, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Lead customer testing panels to validate new menus/dishes and ensure they meet performance expectations before implementation.
• Oversee compliance with food safety standards, nutritional documentation, allergen information, and health protocols within food development processes.
• Build a high-performing team that prioritizes insight-driven decision-making and delivers measurable value across all food-related initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in strategic planning within the food or hospitality industry.
• Expertise in category management, food innovation, and process improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving profitability through operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Leadership skills to inspire and develop a results-oriented team.
• A deep understanding of emerging food trends, consumer preferences, and ESG considerations within the hospitality sector.

Why This Role?

This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within a forward-thinking business that values innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact on both the commercial success of the business and the guest experience, this role is for you.