Come and join the number one food service company in the country...

With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.
Role Purpose Statement:

To work alongside the Indep Business Managers/ Sales Teams to help drive sales of Brake product by creating innovative and interesting dishes through core component and bespoke development. To meet and exceed the customer requirements & expectations, as well as developing strong business relationships with our customers` food development teams, buyers & menu specifiers to assist with development work.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

- Gain insight into customer proposition, brands and values and ensure that all outputs reflect these
- Responsible for the delivery of customer presentations, ensuring that menu plans and costing are presented for approval
- Provide input into recipe choices and take a lead in preparing the recipes/ menus
- Develop strong internal relationships especially with Sales, Marketing & Category teams
- Deliver industry and sector leading presentations to external stakeholders.
- Identify product trends by sector and help customers understand opportunities for their businesses
- Support the Key Acc Business Managers to identify switch sell opportunities and reduce nominated lines
- Jointly own and manage your personal development plans
- Participate in bespoke product development(where applicable) for key customers ensuring costs and plans are monitored
- Capture recipe & menu ideas and ensure their input onto StarChef
- Work closely with the Sector Dev Chefs to gain knowledge of the food requirements & trends within specific sectors

Performance Indicators

- Increase in Brakes share of wallet & support of new business wins

- Increase in customers food sales

- Completion of IPR Objectives

- Positive feedback from Account Managers & Customers

Competencies/Leadership Themes

- Good communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels & to quickly understand and react to customer needs and requirements.
- Strong planning & organizational skills with excellent time management skills & the ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Resilient under pressure and must demonstrate ability to adapt quickly and deliver results when confronted with unforeseen work demands
- Ability to act on own initiative with logical problem solving abilities
- Must display role model behaviour in all operational areas with a willingness and desire to assume responsibility and accountability in all relevant areas
- Maintain the highest possible professional and ethical standards at all times
- The ability to work and influence cross functionally

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Essential:

- City & Guilds 706/1&2
- NVQ 3 in catering
- Food Handlers hygiene certificate
- Experience with recipe/menu writing and costing
- Exceptional presentation skills

Desirable:

- History of working in the Casual dining sector, pub, restaurant or hotel industry as a Chef
- Had experience in a similar role - NPD Chef
- Intermediate Hygiene Certificate

The Business

- Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains. Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves. Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.