Retail Director – Restaurant & Retail Business

Location: London

Salary: Up to £125,000

We are working with an ambitious hospitality and retail business preparing to launch a new flagship operation in London.

This role will take ownership of the retail and food hall proposition, helping shape the customer experience, supplier partnerships and commercial strategy as the business enters an exciting period of growth.

The successful candidate will be someone who understands premium retail, thrives in entrepreneurial environments and enjoys building something from the ground up.

The Role:

• Lead the retail and food hall strategy across the business.
• Develop and strengthen supplier and commercial partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the customer proposition.
• Drive sales, profitability and operational performance.
• Support future openings and growth plans.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to shape the retail offer.
• Build systems, processes and standards that support growth.
• Develop and mentor teams across the operation.

The Person:

• Experience within premium food retail, farm shops, food halls or related sectors.
• Strong commercial and supplier management experience.
• Track record of growing and developing successful retail propositions.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable working with autonomy.
• Passionate about product quality and customer experience.
• Strong leadership and people development capability.
• Based in London or able to commute regularly.

Cvs to kate@corecruitment.com