Head of Food Innovations & Operations

Dish'd; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food innovation company in Uxbridge is searching for a Head of Food Innovation to lead the development of delivery-first menus and manage production operations. This role requires a blend of creativity and commercial insight, ideal for someone passionate about food trends and brand building. The candidate should possess significant experience in food innovation and operations, and the position offers a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food innovation and product development.
• Strong background in managing food operations.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver new, on-trend delivery-first menus.
• Develop signature sauces and recipes for production.
• Identify cost savings and streamline production processes.

Skills

Creativity

Operational management

Culinary expertise

Commercial acumen

Job description

Job Description

Head of Food Innovation

£53,000 -£60,000

Uxbridge (Hybrid, 1 day WFH, 4 days on site)

Dish’d– Restaurant Quality Virtual Brands

We are an exciting start‑up and the UK’s leading franchisor of virtual brands. We partner with food operators to use their kitchen capacity to increase their sales and profitability by selling our brands on delivery platforms within their area.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a commercially-minded and innovative Head of Food Innovation and Operations to join our leadership team. This is a key strategic and hands‑on role responsible for shaping the future of our food offer, managing our production operations, and mentoring the next generation of food brands.

This is a unique opportunity for a creative, operationally strong, and commercially savvy culinary leader who is excited by food trends, brand building, and high-growth environments.

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Key Responsibilities

Menu & Product Development

• Create and deliver new, on‑trend delivery‑first menus across multiple virtual brands
• Take product ideas from concept through to scalable, production‑ready offerings
• Develop signature sauces, recipes and meal components for centralised production
• Identify cost savings and...