EMENA Senior Food & Beverage Innovation Manager, Hybrid (UK-based with travel across EMENA)

Costa Coffee; Loudwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coffee brand in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Food & Beverage Innovation Manager to lead the development of the F&B strategy across diverse regions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in F&B innovation, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to thrive in multicultural environments. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and various employee perks.

Benefits

Share Investment Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Smart pension savings

Private medical cover

50% discount in stores

Financial Support Fund

Qualifications

• Deep regional knowledge and technical understanding in F&B innovation.
• Experience in leading teams in multicultural environments.
• Ability to drive execution and localisation of global innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMENA F&B strategy and seasonal calendar.
• Drive execution and localisation of global innovation.
• Coach and develop a regional team across MENA and Europe.

Skills

F&B innovation expertise

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Multicultural communication

Job description

EMENA Senior Food & Beverage Innovation Manager

Hybrid (UK-based with travel across EMENA)

At Costa Coffee, we're on a mission to reimagine coffee experiences across the globe. From bustling cities to local communities, we're creating meaningful coffee moments, powered by innovation and driven by purpose.

As a proud part of the Coca‑Cola system and working hand in hand with our pioneering partners, we're in over 50 countries and counting. Whether it's served in store, from a machine, at home, or on the go, every cup is thoughtfully crafted by our passionate teams who put heart into every moment.

Our teams truly make a difference. Whether it's pioneering new tech for the perfect pour, launching award‑winning campaigns, developing exciting new menu items, or supporting our people to grow – together, we stir up success.

As an EMENA Senior Food & Beverage Innovation Manager, you'll lead the development and delivery of Costa Coffee's food and beverage strategy across a diverse region, shaping a commercially strong, brand‑aligned product pipeline that drives growth and consumer loyalty.

What you’ll do

Being a Senior F&B Innovation Manager is about so much more than bringing our coffee to the world. It's your chance to stir up real success – which means you'll be:

• Leading the EMENA F&B strategy and seasonal calendar, aligned to global direction and regional priorities
• Driving the execution and localisation of global innovation across Retail and AFH channels
• Guiding range optimisation and seasonal menu planning using data and insight
• Ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance across all markets
• Coaching and developing a high‑performing regional team across MENA and Europe

Who you are

It's your unique ingredients we're interested in:

• An expert in F&B innovation with deep regional knowledge and technical understanding
• A visionary leader with strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• A communicator who thrives in multicultural environments and matrixed organisations

So, why Costa?

We didn't become a global coffee brand by sitting back. When you work here, you join a community that values passion, progression, and integrity – with some brilliant perks to sweeten the deal. We work in a hybrid environment, giving us the flexibility to balance life while still spending meaningful time together and building strong connections:

• Own a piece of Costa's success by becoming a share owner in Coca‑Cola with our Share Investment Plan (SIP)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme, based on business results and individual contribution
• A smart pension that saves you money on tax and national insurance, and matches your contributions up to 10%
• The Costa Financial Support Fund, supporting team members who find themselves in unexpected financial pressure
• 50% discount in all Costa‑owned stores, and 25% off in other participating stores
• Private medical cover thanks to our Private Healthcare scheme

Explore even more of our perks here: https://bit.ly/costaperks

We believe in living life with heart – and that starts with our people. By showing up as our authentic selves, we create a culture where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to building an equitable and inclusive environment, one that embraces the unique blend of experiences, identities, and perspectives each person brings.