At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative food product development and manage exciting projects from concept to launch.
- Company: Join Good Food Studio, a dynamic consultancy shaping the future of food in London.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, work with top brands, and enjoy a creative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor and grow within a supportive team focused on quality and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the food industry while developing your skills and creativity.
- Qualifications: Strong product development experience and a passion for food trends.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're hiring for a full-time on-site role in South London! We require a deep understanding of the UK demographic and specifically the London food scene. Overseas applicants for this reason won't be considered.
At Good Food Studio, we help ambitious food businesses create products and menus that rock the world. One week we might be developing a premium retail range for a challenger brand. The next, we're creating a new restaurant concept, leading a manufacturing trial or helping an established business rethink its food strategy. Our projects span hospitality, foodservice, retail and manufacturing, partnering with everyone from ambitious start-ups to nationally recognised brands. No two projects are the same, and that's exactly how we like it.
We're now looking for a Product Development Manager to join our growing team and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of the studio. This isn't a traditional product development role. We're looking for someone who can combine creativity, technical expertise and commercial thinking to lead projects from the very first client conversation through to successful launch. You'll work across hospitality, foodservice and retail, developing products, leading client relationships, managing commercial delivery and helping turn ambitious ideas into commercially successful food businesses. You'll be equally comfortable in the kitchen, the boardroom and the factory.
- Lead end-to-end product development across hospitality, retail and big corporate food clients.
- Develop innovative food products, menus and concepts.
- Manage recipe development, technical documentation and factory trials.
- Lead projects, budgets and timelines across multiple live clients.
- Lead client tastings, workshops and presentations.
- Support new client enquiries, help shape proposals and contribute to winning exciting new projects.
- Mentor our development team while continually raising technical standards.
Strong product development experience is required, along with commercial awareness and project ownership. Experience leading projects and developing others is essential. Knowledge of food trends, flavours and great taste buds is important. Experience in hospitality and food service at any level is a big bonus. Consultancy experience would be a bonus, but it's not essential.
We care deeply about quality, and attention to detail is our religion. You'll have genuine ownership from day one, working directly with founders, clients and manufacturers on projects that make a real impact. If you're looking for somewhere you can help shape the company and contribute to gold standard innovation – not just deliver someone else's process – you'll fit right in!
Send us your CV together with a short introduction telling us why you'd be a great fit for one of the UK's most exciting food innovation consultancies.
Product Development Manager (Contract) in London employer: Good Food Studio - Food & Restaurant Consultancy
At Good Food Studio, we pride ourselves on being an innovative and dynamic employer in the heart of South London, where creativity meets culinary excellence. Our collaborative work culture fosters personal and professional growth, allowing you to take ownership of exciting projects that shape the future of food. With a focus on quality and innovation, we offer unique opportunities to work closely with industry leaders and contribute to meaningful change in the food sector.
Contact Details:
Good Food Studio - Food & Restaurant Consultancy Recruitment Team
