Head of Food
Core
Lead a Food team to build category management capability, deliver innovation aligned with brand strategies, and embed an efficient end-to-end menu development process.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Food (Category Management & Menu Development)
Builds
Food category management capability, new menu items, and innovation pipelines
Domain
Hospitality / Food & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Category Management, Food Innovation, Menu Development, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Supply Chain Collaboration, Technology Implementation
Preferred skills
ESG planning, Chef Council leadership, Nutritional analysis, Customer panel testing
Technologies
Automation solutions, Technology for nutrition/allergen information
Responsibilities
Develop long-term food category management approach; Lead implementation of technology and automation for nutrition/allergen info; Protect core products and develop new menu items; Lead and organize chef councils; Own and develop efficient menu development process; Ensure new dishes align with consumer preferences and dietary requirements; Collaborate with procurement for sourcing; Drive effectiveness through menu/spec development processes; Embed technology to automate processes; Lead team to test new menus with customer panels; Maintain brand kitchen templates and assure adherence to standards; Define and manage annual Food budget; Build an engaged, performance-led team.
