Head of Food - Modern Specialty Coffee Brand

Head of Food – Modern Specialty Coffee Brand – London – Up to £60K

My client is a modern specialty coffee brand with a strong presence in central London and exciting expansion plans ahead.

They are looking for a Head of Food to take ownership of brunch menu development, implementation, and rollout across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious food professional to shape the brand's culinary direction and elevate its food offering to complement its renowned coffee experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a brunch-focused food expert to lead the culinary strategy for a growing, modern coffee brand in London. If you have the creativity, leadership, and commercial awareness to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Lead the creation, testing, and refinement of an innovative, on-trend brunch menu that aligns with the brand's identity and customer expectations.
• Implementation & Rollout: Oversee the successful launch of new menu items across multiple locations, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Supplier & Ingredient Sourcing: Work with trusted suppliers to secure high-quality, sustainable ingredients that align with the brand's ethos.
• Operational Execution: Collaborate with kitchen teams and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless integration of new food offerings.
• Quality & Standards: Maintain strict quality control and food safety standards across all locations.
• Trend & Market Awareness: Stay ahead of industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor activity to keep the menu fresh and competitive.
• Cost & Waste Management: Balance creativity with commercial viability, ensuring cost-effective menu solutions while minimizing food waste.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in menu development, ideally within a café, brunch, or casual dining environment.
• Passionate about modern, high-quality, and creative brunch offerings.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal ingredients, food sustainability, and supplier relationships.
• A hands-on leader with experience in implementing and rolling out food concepts across multiple sites.
• Excellent understanding of food safety standards and operational efficiency.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance creativity and profitability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with kitchen teams, baristas, and senior leadership.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Ben at COREcruitment.com /