We're looking for a Food Development Director to bring bold ideas and fresh thinking to our menus. You'll lead the full journey from concept to launch, creating exciting, high-quality food that delights our customers. Working with chefs, suppliers, and R&D teams, you'll drive innovation, keep us ahead of food trends, and ensure everything meets the highest standards.
If you're passionate about great food and ready to lead a talented team in shaping what's next at Elior - we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing...
As a Food Development Director, you will lead the innovation and development of new food products and menu concepts, driving quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver market-leading food solutions aligned with business goals.
Lead the food development strategy, from concept through to product launch
Oversee recipe creation, nutritional analysis, and quality assurance
Collaborate with suppliers, chefs, and R&D teams to innovate and improve product offerings
Manage product testing, pilot trials, and customer feedback integration
Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, and regulatory standards
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities
Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and project plans
Lead and mentor a team of food technologists and product developers
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