Npd Manager – Bakery Job at Zest Food Jobs (Hampshire)

Senior Manager, Food & Food Partnerships Category

Circle K Ireland is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager, fo...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years’ experience in category management, buying, or a similar strategic commercial role
proven experience in food service and deli/fresh food operations
demonstrated success in concept development, innovation, and “first mover” executions
proven leadership and people management skills, with the confidence and ability to effectively influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared food strategy
solid experience in working with third-party branded food offers is essential
expertise in interpreting and applying consumer insights, brand positioning, and product development strategies
strong understanding of retail category management, performance tools, and methods
skilled in procurement, contract negotiation, and managing supplier relationships
knowledge of NPD, food regulations, quality control, supply chain, and HSE standards
excellent communication and presentation skills with experience in pitching strategic growth plans to senior stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Full end-to-end ownership of the Food Category P&L, delivering growth in sales, margin, units, traffic, and market share
lead the development and execution of local food category strategies and tactics aligned with business unit priorities
drive innovation and new product development (NPD) to enhance the customer journey and deliver a compelling Food2Go and Bakery offer
manage a team of two, providing leadership, mentoring, and coaching to drive engagement, performance, and development
implement effective category management practices across the 5Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement, People)
conduct regular range reviews, planogram development, and oversee sourcing and supply chain alignment
collaborate with central and local suppliers, support procurement activities, and manage local contract negotiations including JBP billing
translate consumer insights and market intelligence into actionable plans that strengthen Circle K's position as a first-mover in food innovation
support the adoption and execution of annual EU and BU-level marketing, loyalty and category plans, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely delivery
partner with cross-functional teams and branded food providers to deliver best-in-class food concepts and customer experiences

What we offer

Being part of an energetic, inclusive, and innovative team
5 days on-site at Circle K Support Office
permanent position

Fulltime

NPD Technologist

Do you have a passion for creating delicious, innovative products that make peop...

Location

United Kingdom , Bala

Salary:

30000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in food product development (bakery or confectionery preferred)
Creative flair with strong technical knowledge
Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A team player who loves turning ideas into reality
Confident in a customer facing role
Great IT skills, especially Excell

Job Responsibility

Develop exciting new concepts from concept to launch in the categories of cupcakes, small cakes, sheet cakes and celebration cakes
Work closely with technical, and production teams to bring your creations to life
Ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and compliance
Stay ahead of trends and deliver innovation that delights customers
Be instrumental in the trial and launch process

What we offer

Paid sick and compassionate leave
subsidised
Competitive salary and benefits
A sweet career path with plenty of room to grow

Fulltime

Technical NPD Baker

An established bakery business is seeking a Technical NPD Baker to provide techn...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Zest Food Jobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced in bakery or food product development
Confident working directly with customers and presenting technical information
Hands-on, organised, and comfortable managing multiple projects
Passionate about innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
Willing to travel across the UK and Ireland as required

Job Responsibility

Conducting test bakes
Supporting new crop presentations and assisting development technologists
Working closely with sales teams to support existing and new customer relationships
Driving innovation across raw materials, processes, and recipes (NPD)
Leading and supporting NPD and customer development projects, including plant and factory trials
Troubleshooting and product-related technical issues
Developing new products and processes in response to customer and business briefs
Building strong customer relationships through face-to-face meetings, technical presentations, and ongoing communication
Preparing and baking product samples within a development bakery environment
Supporting pre-production, first production runs, and post-launch reviews

What we offer

car allowance and package

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Senior Associate, Data Scientist - AI Software Engineering. Data is at the cente...

Location

United States , McLean; New York; San Jose

Salary:

135600.00 - 168900.00 USD / Year

Capital One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 2 years of experience performing data analytics
Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration
Experience working with AWS
Experience building production-grade agentic platforms, including RAG and graph-augmented systems, MCP or tool-calling integrations
Demonstrated expertise in advanced model customization techniques—such as fine-tuning, parameter-efficient tuning (LoRA/QLoRA), reinforcement learning, or preference optimization

Job Responsibility

Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver a product customers love
Leverage a broad stack of technologies — Python, Conda, AWS, H2O, Spark, and more — to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data
Build machine learning models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals

What we offer

comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)

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Location

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Salary:

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Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments
Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues
Post caution signs
Contact other departments directly for urgent repairs
Deliver guest requests and set up furniture items in guest rooms
Remove items from hallways and transport to service areas
Clean, maintain, and store cleaning equipment
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Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries
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Salary:

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Own mode of transport (due to location)
Customer service experience
Good attention to detail
Good telephone manner
Able to work in an open plan office
Efficient multi-tasker

Job Responsibility

Respond to enquiries
Work in an organised fashion
Track orders
Communicate with key stakeholders up to delivery
Coordinate delivery of concrete, asphalt and aggregate products via telephone and email
Engage with customers

What we offer

A tailored, competitive salary
Pension
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
Share Saver Scheme
Life Assurance
Access to employee benefits platform for discounts
Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

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The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing culinary staff and develop...

Location

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Salary:

70000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Year

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Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Requires a culinary degree or equivalent 4+ years of culinary experience in a management role
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required
Requires strong multitasking, organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of time
Must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

Job Responsibility

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Interact directly with guests daily

What we offer

medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
retirement savings plans like 401(k)
paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage

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Npd Manager – Bakery

Zest Food Jobs

Location:
United Kingdom , Hampshire

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

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