Food Innovation Manager - Shape Next-Gen Menu & Growth

RSC; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quick-service restaurant in Woking is seeking an Innovation Manager to lead menu innovation projects. The role involves strategic thinking, collaboration with various stakeholders, and overseeing the product life-cycle from concept to launch. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in food innovation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food and trends. This position offers a hybrid working model along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working from Woking RSC

Up to 11% company pension contributions

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance

Private healthcare

25% off the chicken

Qualifications

• Strong track record of innovation in food; open to cross-industry experience.
• Experience tackling complex growth challenges with a customer/brand lens.
• Foodie at heart, curious about trends, loves chicken.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic thinking and ideation across projects to evolve the menu.
• Oversee product life-cycle from concept to launch, ensuring strategic foundations remain sound.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Retail & Advertising, Operations and Supply Chain.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Data-driven insights

Job description

A leading quick-service restaurant in Woking is seeking an Innovation Manager to lead menu innovation projects. The role involves strategic thinking, collaboration with various stakeholders, and overseeing the product life-cycle from concept to launch. Ideal candidates should have a strong track record in food innovation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for food and trends. This position offers a hybrid working model along with comprehensive benefits.