Commercial Director – Strategic Leadership Opportunity
Location: Midlands / North West
Salary: Up to £100k plus benefits
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Director to lead and shape the future of food strategy for a dynamic and customer-focused hospitality business. This is a pivotal role where you will oversee food category management, drive innovation, and implement efficient end-to-end menu development processes that align with brand strategies, customer preferences, and profitability targets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and execute a long-term food category strategy that aligns with brand objectives, marketing goals, and customer insights while delivering strong profit margins.
2. Lead menu development processes, including core product protection, dish improvement, innovation pipelines, and trend identification to enhance the dining experience and differentiate the brand in the marketplace.
3. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure new dishes meet customer expectations for quality, consistency, and dietary requirements, while maintaining operational efficiency.
4. Drive financial performance by setting clear margin efficiency targets and ensuring robust cost management in collaboration with procurement teams.
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