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For Companies A fast-growing, premium QSR brand is looking for a passionate and commercially minded NPD professional to join their team in a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of an expanding brand within the UK market.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, this position will take ownership of menu development across the full QSR offering. You will lead both new product innovation and enhancement of existing menu items, helping drive seasonal launches and continuous improvement across the brand’s food proposition.
This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role working closely with Operations, Marketing, and wider business teams to ensure new products are commercially viable, operationally deliverable, and aligned with brand strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and delivery of new menu items across the full product range
- Manage innovation cycles, including seasonal and limited-time offerings
- Review and refine existing products to improve quality, consistency, and commercial performance
- Work closely with Operations teams to ensure successful product rollouts
- Collaborate with Marketing and leadership teams on product strategy and launches
About You
- Experience within QSR, multi-site hospitality, or branded food led concepts
- Strong food knowledge with a genuine passion for product innovation
- Commercially aware with an understanding of operational realities in fast-paced environments
- Creative, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally
- Open to candidates from non-traditional NPD backgrounds if they bring strong food and multi-site experience
The Offer
- Opportunity to shape and build a brand new role within a rapidly growing premium QSR business
- Clear exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
If you are passionate about food innovation and want to help shape the future menu of an exciting growth brand, we would love to hear from you.
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Contact Detail:
CORElevate Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at CORElevate
✨Know Your Menu Inside Out
Before the interview, make sure you’re familiar with the brand’s current menu and any recent launches. This will not only show your passion for food innovation but also help you discuss how you can enhance existing products or introduce new ones.
✨Showcase Your Collaborative Spirit
Since this role involves working closely with various teams, be prepared to share examples of how you've successfully collaborated in the past. Highlight specific projects where you worked cross-functionally, especially in fast-paced environments like QSR.
✨Demonstrate Commercial Awareness
Understand the commercial aspects of product development. Be ready to discuss how you’ve balanced creativity with operational realities in previous roles. This could include examples of how you’ve ensured new products are both innovative and viable in a competitive market.
✨Prepare Questions for Leadership
Think of insightful questions to ask during the interview, particularly about the brand's future direction and product strategy. This shows your genuine interest in the role and helps you gauge if the company aligns with your vision for food innovation.
