Food Product Developer - West London

Zest Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking food brand in West London is seeking an experienced Food Product Developer to lead product development from concept to launch. You will shape recipes and ensure products meet high standards. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in food manufacturing and a passion for innovation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a growing brand!

Qualifications

• At least three years of product development experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Experience with retailer standards and white-label expectations is preferred.
• Hands-on, proactive, and organized with a passion for food and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development from concept through to launch.
• Shape recipes, refine ranges, and ensure product quality.
• Translate market insights into commercially successful concepts.

Skills

Product development experience

Creativity

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Are you a foodie with a creative spark and a hunger to make an impact? Zest is proud to be partnering with an innovative, fast-growing food brand in West London that's shaking up the market. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food Product Developer to take ownership of projects, bring fresh ideas to life and see your creations hit shelves across the UK.

In this role, you'll lead development from concept through to launch, shaping recipes, refining ranges and ensuring products meet the highest standards. Using market insights, you'll spot trends and translate them into commercially successful concepts. You'll build strong relationships, present ideas with confidence and collaborate closely with both internal teams and retail partners to deliver projects on time.

We're looking for someone with at least three years of product development experience in food manufacturing or FMCG. Hands-on, proactive, and organised, you'll balance creativity with commercial awareness and bring a genuine passion for food and innovation. Experience with retailer standards and white-label expectations will be a strong advantage.

This is a chance to join a forward-thinking brand where your ideas won't just be heard but celebrated. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. For a confidential conversation, contact Danielle Bailey on 01780 483 999 or email [e-mail]

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