Menu Development Coordinator in UK

Menu Development Coordinator

Are you passionate about crafting unforgettable dining experiences?

Do you know how to blend creativity with precision in food menu development? Join us at Big Mamma Group as our Menu Development Coordinator and bring a slice of authentic Italian passion to the heart of the UK!

About Us:

At Big Mamma Group, we are all about creating joy through exceptional food and warm, welcoming atmospheres. With our roots deeply embedded in Italian culinary traditions, we pride ourselves on offering delightful and innovative dishes that keep our guests coming back for more. Our restaurants are a celebration of life, food, and community – a place where creativity meets passion and where every team member is an integral part of our success story.

Your Mission:

As our Menu Engineering & Client Experience Coordinator, your mission is to ensure the best possible client experience through seasonally inspired menus while maintaining our F&B cost targets and KPIs. You'll be a crucial part of our dynamic F&B team in the UK, collaborating closely with our Executive Chef and the Group F&B team.

What You'll Do:

• Innovate and Lead Menu Changes: Drive the food menu change process, from drafting structures and conducting food tests to selecting crockery and controlling costs. Ensure each menu change aligns with Big Mamma's artistic direction and is rolled out with precision and on schedule.
• Uphold Excellence in Food and Presentation: Be the ambassador of our artistic vision, ensuring that every dish and table setting reflects the authenticity and quality that Big Mamma is known for. Monitor and analyse the menu's performance, making data-driven adjustments to meet our objectives.
• Coordinate Special Projects: Lead exciting new projects such as new restaurant openings and special festive menus, working closely with the Executive Chef and the Group F&B team.
• Ensure Data Integrity: Maintain the quality of data across all tools used for menu development, including internal databases and point-of-sale systems.
• Stay Ahead of Food Trends: Keep abreast of both UK and international food trends to continually evolve our menu offerings while staying true to our Italian roots. Conduct price benchmarking and inspiration research to keep our offerings competitive and exciting.
• Analyse Performance: Work with the Group F&B team to analyse the food offering performance. Use metrics such as spend per head and margin contribution to inform future menu changes and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Guarantee Quality: Ensure that our dishes meet the highest standards in taste, presentation, and execution. Monitor weekly performance reports and client feedback, implementing action plans to maintain excellence in our client food experience.

What We're Looking For:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• A genuine passion for food and experience in menu engineering.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and performance analysis experience.
• Understanding of professional food production.
• A keen sense of aesthetics in F&B and the ability to communicate our artistic vision.
• Fluent in English. Italian and/or French knowledge is a plus.

Our Offer

• Annual salary £45,000.00 - 45hrs (Mon-Fr, 9am-6pm)
• 36 days holiday
• 50% staff discount
• OpenUp mental health and well-being support
• International mobility

Why Join Us?

At Big Mamma, you'll be part of a fun, supportive team that values creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for food. We offer a vibrant work environment where your contributions will directly impact our guests' experiences and our overall success. We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to bring your unique flair to our team and create memorable dining moments!

Please apply with your CV and cover letter.

BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.