Head of Food & Beverage in Clapham

We’re on a mission to be the nation’s most-loved neighbourhood restaurant. Think sunshine-filled food, seriously good vibes, a team that’s got each other’s backs, and there’s always a dog snoozing under someone’s table. At Megan’s, food and drink are at the heart of everything we do. From brunches that feel like holidays to dinners that turn into long, laughter-filled evenings, our menus set the tone for the whole experience.

This is a senior, influential role where you’ll set the direction for our food and drink proposition, lead a brilliant F&B team, and make sure everything we serve is guest‑led, on brand, commercially strong and operationally spot on.

• With direction from our Founder and Managing Director, you’ll define the long‑term food and drink strategy for Megan’s.
• Translate big‑picture thinking into clear priorities for menu development, trials, launches and continuous improvement.
• Act as the senior decision‑maker on all things food & drink — balancing brand, guest experience, operational reality and commercial performance.
• Work closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and the wider Support Office to make sure everything lands smoothly.
• Set the strategic framework for menu evolution, informed by data, guest insight, competitor activity and market trends.
• Provide clear direction to the Development Chef and F&B Manager on concepts, priorities and performance expectations.
• Own menu engineering at a senior level, pricing strategy, sales mix and contribution margin — working closely with Marketing on structure and storytelling.
• Ensure menus hit agreed margins, cost of sales and labour targets, while still driving sales growth across all day parts.
• Present clear, high‑level menu performance insight and recommendations to senior leaders.

• Own the end‑to‑end approach to trials and launches. From planning and testing through to rollout.
• Set clear success criteria and make confident calls on what progresses, what improves and what stops.
• Ensure tight cross‑functional coordination ahead of launches, so sites feel prepared, not panicked.
• Stay accountable after launch — reviewing performance, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Make sure guest feedback and data actually turns into action.
• Provide senior oversight of supplier relationships and food & drink supply chain performance.
• Spot pricing, availability and quality risks early and deal with them decisively.
• Lead the strategic approach to procurement, partnering with Finance on major tenders and commercial decisions.
• Own food and drink cost performance, retros and margin delivery, escalating risks before they become problems.
• Lead, develop and inspire the Food & Beverage team, setting clear objectives and high performance standards.
• Ensure menu changes are supported by clear, effective training that enables consistent delivery in site.
• Maintain robust oversight of food safety, allergens, nutrition and wider Health & Safety considerations – baked into every stage of menu development.

• Proven experience leading food & beverage strategy and menu development in a multi‑site hospitality or casual dining business.
• Strong commercial and operational judgement, with confidence using data, systems and insight to make smart decisions.
• A genuine love of food and drink, with a sharp eye on trends, quality and guest expectations.
• A collaborative leader who can set direction, challenge thinking and bring teams together.

• Megan’s – be part of a team that lives by our values: Team Player, Results Driven, Adaptable, Grit.
• Growth opportunities in a fast‑expanding restaurant group.
• Plenty of upskilling opportunities through our apprenticeship programmes.
• Dog friendly office and restaurants – bring your four‑legged friends to work!
• Competitive salary, perks & the chance to grow with one of the most exciting hospitality brands.
• 50% off when you dine with your favourite people.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential support 24/7 including mental health sessions.
• Early access to wages through Stream.
• Long service awards and celebrations – think fancy meals out and relaxing week‑end get‑aways.
• Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & 28‑day holiday.
• Ongoing training & real progression opportunities – if you want to grow professionally, we’ll back you through fully funded programmes.
• Get involved in new openings as we grow.

Choose this role if you love food, care deeply about quality and detail, and get a genuine buzz from turning great ideas into menus that work across our 21 (and growing) sites.