Head of Food Product Development

Could you be our HEAD OF AWESOME DOUGHNUT CREATION!

Krispy Kreme are on a mission to be the most loved sweet treat brand and our irresistibility original melt in the mouth doughnuts are right at the heart of building our iconic brand.

Are you a real foodie? Do you have experience working in bakeries? Do you have a curious mind and relentless desire to inspire customer wonder through awesome doughnut making mastery .... could you bring new ideas and fresh thinking to our Brand team?

If so, then apply today!

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary + bonus & car allowance
• Perkbox
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Free doughnuts of course!

Your new role

Develop and implement a comprehensive awesome doughnut strategy that aligns with the company’s overall business and brand objectives

• Drive the development of new products and renovation of core from ideation to launch, ensuring a high quality and timely delivery with products that meet consumer needs, regulatory requirements and profitability targets.
• Conduct market research and analyse customer feedback to identify trends, pain points and opportunities for innovation
• Develop and maintain the eighteen month product development roadmap prioritising development based on business objectives and customer needs.
• Ensure that all food products are safe, high quality and comply with food safety regulations and guidelines
• Develop and maintain relationship with key suppliers as an extension of the internal food team working in partnership for development
• Develop and manage budgets, forecast financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Define and track key performance indicators to measure product success and drive data drive decision making
• Keep up to date with food industry trends, competitors, regulations and customer preferences and make recommendations for improvement to create customer wow and remain competitive in the market
• Build and maintain a high performing team providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback to develop talent and achieve business objectives
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging the team to experiment and take risks.

Your CV & Skills

• Experience in the food industry, with a proven track record of success in food product development, food safety, quality and profitability.
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage high performing teams motivating and inspiring them to achieve goals and exceed expectations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex product and technical information to a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make data driven decisions
• Deep knowledge the of the product development process and proven track record of leading businesses and multiple stakeholders against this
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams inspiring with a customer first mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with food safety regulations
• Knowledge of food industry trends including plant based, sugar reduction and clean label
• Strong financial acumen, with experience developing and managing budgets
• Knowledge of food processing equipment and technologies
• A growth mindset and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges and technologies.
• Batchelors degree in food service, culinary arts or related field

Come and be part of something awesome!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Camberley, GU16 7PQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Camberley, GU16 7PQ

Application deadline: 31/05/2023