Business Development Manager

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for foodservice and a talent ...

Location

United Kingdom , Devon

Salary:

35000.00 - 38000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven success in business development or account management within the foodservice sector
Strong catering product knowledge and an understanding of the hospitality industry
A confident communicator who can influence decision-makers at all levels
Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with commercial acumen to match
Passionate about customers and delivering top-tier service
PC literate - training provided for internal systems
Full driving licence and able to pass a Basic DBS check

Job Responsibility

Taking full ownership of a defined geographical patch (Southwest)
Actively prospecting and converting new clients within hospitality, leisure, and catering
Managing and growing existing accounts to exceed sales and margin targets
Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to drive value and insights
Delivering consistently high customer service through regular contact and thoughtful account management
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager and supported by a dedicated customer service advisor

What we offer

Bonus Scheme
Company Car/Allowance
Professional development and career progression
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Death in service benefit
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts on food products

Fulltime

Catering Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Catering Manager to lead the delivery of except...

Location

United Kingdom , Coventry

Salary:

38000.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience managing catering operations ideally in a busy, high-volume site
Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills
Proven ability to manage budgets, costs, and performance targets
Confident leading large teams across multiple shift patterns
Solid understanding of food safety legislation and experience implementing HACCP systems
Commercial awareness and confidence using digital catering systems (EPOS, stock control, compliance tools)

Job Responsibility

Oversee all catering operations to meet contractual, financial, and service objectives
Build strong client relationships through regular communication, performance reviews, and innovation
Manage budgets effectively, controlling labour, food, and operating costs to achieve profit targets
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing catering team with a focus on engagement, retention, and progression
Step into the kitchen to support the team during periods of annual leave, absence, or peak service demand
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards, including HACCP and audit requirements
Use data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Fulltime

Product Manager

Andersen is hiring a Product Manager for a global leader in communication. The p...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Andersen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience as a product manager with a proven track record of successfully launching and growing software products from 0-1, ideally in the advertising or media industry for 5+ years
Experience with OKR for 1+ years
Excellent business acumen and proven ability to work with senior commercial stakeholders
Experience conducting product discovery with users
Experience with Scrum and Agile principles
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage laterally in a hybrid working environment
Outstanding written and oral communication that can break down complex concepts and adapt communication to different audiences
A strong data sense for interpreting trends and translating them into insights for data-driven decision-making
Strategic thinker with a practical mindset
Level of English – from Upper-Intermediate and above

Job Responsibility

Developing and executing the product strategy and roadmap, driving innovation and aligning with the company’s strategic goals
Reporting to the Director of Product as part of the technology organization and working with agile teams that build and run software products 100% in the cloud
Becoming a trusted thought partner for your business stakeholders, understanding business needs, and executing product roadmap to unlock business value
Employing a continuous discovery approach to understand user needs, integrating user feedback into product development to improve satisfaction and maximize business impact
Communicating with stakeholders regularly, setting clear and realistic expectations, timelines and feasibility – and ensuring your team delivers on them reliably
Building up trust with the engineering, data and UX teams by ensuring what is built is aligned with business values, but also allows room for research, refactoring, proper security, scalability and automation
Being hands-on involved in developing products and features, ensuring we learn fast, and that the development caters to business requirements and customer needs
Defining key business goals, KPIs, and success metrics, tracking them, and improving upon them
Defining KPIs, success metrics (using OKRs). Regularly analyzing product metrics and performance, driving improvements based on quantitative and qualitative data
Operating effectively within an agile environment, managing the product life cycle and maintaining a clear and concise product roadmap

What we offer

Andersen cooperates with such companies as Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, BNP Paribas, Allianz, Ryanair, TUI, Verivox, Media Markt, etc.
For the past four years, our company has been growing annually by 60–100%, and we constantly involve top-notch specialists in our team
Andersen has mentoring and adaptation systems for new employees, and transparent performance review and assessment systems will allow you to determine your development path and plan your growth
The most important thing that we value in our employees is a commitment to continuous learning. The company supports them in this and gives them access to the best educational platforms, seminars, and practices. In addition, for over 18 years, Andersen has assembled a huge knowledge base and established a robust resource management institution
We have been strengthening our expertise since 2007. During this time, we have formed excellent teams with streamlined processes, where you can learn something new from your colleagues every day and enjoy your work
We are a cool young team of like-minded people communicating informally
You'll have a stable and competitive salary and an extensive benefits package
At Andersen, we have many different ways to grow. You can improve as a specialist or a manager, and all your activities will be decently rewarded

Operations Manager

As an Operations Manager, you will oversee, optimise, and strategically lead the...

Location

United Kingdom , Cheshire

Salary:

Not provided

Miquill

Expiration Date

December 25, 2025

Requirements

Proven ability to demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in business finance, including managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving profitability
Demonstrate genuine creativity and flair in food development. Possess a passion for the industry and stay current with all trends, innovations, and developments
Extensive experience operating within a compliance-led environment, with a deep understanding of the importance of adhering to stringent policies and procedures
A natural team-builder and motivator with exceptional customer service skills and emotional intelligence

Job Responsibility

Culinary Innovation & Commercial Acumen: Develop engaging food offers and marketing initiatives that are on-trend, innovative, and demonstrably profitable. Ensure our food offering drives sales and secures the retention of existing business
Talent Leadership: Act as an inspirational role model. Lead, develop, coach, and provide outstanding support and guidance to all chefs and catering teams within your area, fostering a positive, motivating, and high-performing culture
Service Excellence: Ensure a consistently fantastic dining experience for all customers. Establish clear accountability for addressing and resolving any issues quickly and effectively
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure strict compliance with all Company & Client policies, site rules, and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, fire, and COSHH

What we offer

Company Car/Car Allowance
Private Healthcare
Life Insurance
Enhanced Parental Leave
Company Sick Pay
Access to comprehensive employee discount programs
An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday

Fulltime

Chef Manager

We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. This is a role for a...

Location

United Kingdom , Solihull

Salary:

30108.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience
A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery
Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy
A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships
Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs
Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team

Job Responsibility

Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house
Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day
Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision
Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact
Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times
Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation

What we offer

Exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up
With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications

Fulltime

Chef Manager

We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. This is a role for a...

Location

United Kingdom , Gwynedd

Salary:

31965.00 GBP / Year

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience
A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery
Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy
A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships
Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs
Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team

Job Responsibility

Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house
Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day
Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision
Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact
Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times
Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation

Fulltime

Operations Director

We’re looking for an inspiring leader to drive growth and excellence across our ...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Elior UK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience in contract catering within a multi-site, senior management role
A proven track record of successfully building and maintaining client relationships
Demonstrated experience in leading, inspiring, and motivating a large and diverse team
Strong influencing and decision-making skills
Confidence in financial management, including P&L accountability
Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning abilities

Job Responsibility

Lead the strategic development of the division
Successfully manage all aspects of operational excellence and contract delivery
Drive financial growth, including accurate forecasting and management
Build and proactively maintain external relationships with senior clients to exceed expectations and deliver a value-added service that sustains a competitive industry advantage
Support the sales team with site visits, sales presentations, and ensuring bids are operationally sound with deliverable labour structures and commercial models
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices
Implement and monitor performance metrics to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and employee engagement
Manage a high performing GM (and divisional chef where required) team, including forecasting and weekly results review and mitigation planning
Travel to sites across the business area

What we offer

Free, tasty meals
Flexible working – including part time roles
generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more
Leave for life’s important moments
paid volunteering days for the causes you care about
career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career
mental health support and wellbeing perks
pension schemes and life assurance
company car or car allowance
15% Annual Bonus

Fulltime

New

Marketing Incharge

Unique Job Role: Marketing Incharge - Industrial Sales. Function: Marketing. Gra...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

December 29, 2025

Requirements

Priority 1 – Prior B2B sales experience, preferably in engineering / technical related products such as industrial equipment, industrial solutions, industrial design, chemicals or other raw material sales, any other products required in industries
Priority 2 - Sales or Product Management experience having preferably handled Channel sales / Retail network management in consumer products
Preferred industries - industrial equipment / industrial solutions / industrial design or consultancy/ chemicals or other raw material sales/ sales of any other products required in industries such as spares, tyres, lubricants, paints etc
Should be willing to work in field intensively
Should have good communication, relationship-building skills and an analytical approach
Fluent in spoken and written (business emails and letters) English
Customer centricity
Prior experience of interaction with institutions / Government bodies
Ability to analyse any problem and suggest discrete, logical problem-solving steps
Should have expert working knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word. Knowledge of any other analytical tools will be an advantage

Job Responsibility

To give thrust to Industrial and Commercial business for marketing and other allied activities in PNG realizing increased sales volumes for the Company
ACHIEVING BUDGETED GAS VOLUME TARGETS by: Conducting potential analysis, demand survey analysis for Industrial and large Commercial Consumers in MGL’s authorised GAs and Identification of customers to be targeted
Drafting, negotiation, execution and management of Gas Sales Contracts and amendments to the Contracts to cater to dynamic business requirement for a win-win situation and enhance value creation for MGL
Assisting in formulation of marketing strategy to (i) retain & enhance existing I&C volume (ii) expedite MGL’s efforts to convert untapped potential
Conducting detailed survey of new area development / new applications by understanding and analysis of business demand
Ensuring new registration as per set target in Industrial & Large (B, C, AC, Z and Commercial Mall) Commercial contracting / registrations
Carrying out promotional activities to generate potential/ front on periodic basis and spread across all authorized geographical areas
Arranging periodic meeting with MPCB officials and ensure close coordination with these officials to garner support for conversion from polluting fuels to clean Natural Gas
Ensuring timely perusal with registered customers for completion of customer scope of work
ACHIEVING BUDGETED REGISTRATION TARGETS AND GAS VOLUME TARGETS by: Conducting detailed surveys and derive detailed understanding of Commercial potential in target markets

Fulltime

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Business Development Manager – Commercial Catering

Perigon Search

Location:
United Kingdom , Nationwide

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

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