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Category & Insights Manager – Leading F&B Business - £50K + Benefits My client is a leading F&B Business with a brilliant reputation across the UK and Internationally.They are currently looking for a Category & Insights Manager to join their team.
The successful Category & Insights Manager will be responsible for shaping commercial strategies by turning data into actionable insights, partnering closely with Sales & Marketing teams, you’ll lead category management initiatives to drive performance for key customers across Retail and Out of Home (OOH) channels.This is the perfect opportunity for an energetic, talented and highly driven Category & Insights Manager to join an exciting business with a bright future who can match their career ambition.Responsibilities include:
Lead the development and execution of category growth strategies across key channels and customers.Deliver actionable insights from market, shopper, and consumer data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Kantar, retailer data).Partner with Sales teams to build compelling, insight-led customer stories and joint business plans.Lead range reviews, assortment optimisation, and merchandising projects to drive availability and visibility.Monitor market trends, competitor performance, and shopper behaviour to identify opportunities and risks.Own and manage relationships with key retail partners, ensuring category leadership and trusted advisor status.Support innovation pipeline development with consumer and shopper insights.
The Ideal Category & Insights Manager Candidate:
Proven experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, or Commercial Strategy within FMCG, Retail or Coffee industry.Strong analytical skills with expertise in using market data sources (Nielsen, IRI, Kantar, retailer systems).Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills – able to influence both internally and externally.A strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into growth-driving action plans.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
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Salary / Rate: £45k - 55k per year + Benefits
Posted: 2025-12-23 11:00:41
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Supply Chain Manager – UK & EU Location: UK Type: Full-time Travel: Approx.
20%Salary: up to £90,000 DOERole OverviewThis role is responsible for managing and developing supply chain and procurement across the UK and Europe.
You’ll lead category management, support new market entry, and work closely with franchise partners and central teams to build a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain that supports restaurant growth.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Category Management
Manage sourcing, procurement, distribution, and supplier performance across assigned categories and regionsDeliver cost improvement and productivity initiatives across food and packagingDevelop long-term category strategies aligned with global supply chain objectives
New Markets & NPD
Support supply chain setup for new European marketsLead SCM projects from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline targets are metSupport approval and onboarding of local suppliers where required
Local Market Expertise
Maintain strong knowledge of local food regulations, import requirements, tariffs, and sustainability standardsBuild understanding of local suppliers, distributors, and market dynamics
Stakeholder & Franchise Engagement
Build strong partnerships with franchisees and internal teamsSupport the development and improvement of supplier and distributor networksContribute to short- and long-term supply chain strategy
Supplier Management
Manage supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviewsLead supplier negotiations and RFI/RFP processesDevelop contingency and capacity plans for key productsMaintain accurate data to support forecasting, spend analysis, and network design
Decision-Making Responsibility
Approve supplier selection, procurement plans, and supplier negotiationsRecommend regional supply infrastructure strategies, new market onboarding, and supply chain technology development
What We’re Looking ForEssential
7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally within Food, FMCG, or HospitalityInternational supply chain experienceStrong supplier management and negotiation skillsProject management experience across multiple workstreamsStrong written and verbal English communicationKnowledge of in-country regulations and import requirements
Preferred
Commodity market analysis and strategy experienceAdditional language skills
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Type: Permanent Location: London, Greater London, England
Start: 02/02/2026
Duration: Perm
Salary / Rate: £80k - 90k per year + benefits
Posted: 2025-12-22 09:08:38
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Field Customer Success Manager – RestaurantsLocation: Remote in the USA (North America Travel Required)Salary: $70,000-$85,000 plus bonus Our client is a global FoodTech company focused on transforming the restaurant industry with innovative solutions that enhance food quality and operational efficiency.
They are now seeking a Customer Success Manager to join their growing team.In this key role, you will launch and manage pilot trials with customers across North America, showcasing the financial and environmental benefits of the product.
You will build strong relationships and ensure successful implementations.This role requires strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and excellent interpersonal skills.
If you are passionate about customer success, experienced in project management, and open to frequent travel to deliver measurable impact for clients, we want to hear from you.Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage pilot trials with customers across North America, demonstrating the product’s value while tracking key success metrics and reporting insights to inform continuous improvement.Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key customer stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring successful adoption and loyalty.Develop and deliver training programs for customer staff, enabling them to effectively use and champion the product internally.Manage multiple complex projects and third-party vendors, coordinating installation, support services, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.Recruit, onboard, and lead a high-performing Customer Success team while representing the company at industry events, gathering feedback, and acting as a passionate product evangelist.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, Environmental Science, or a related field, with 5+ years in customer success, account, or project management, ideally in restaurants, hospitality, or commercial kitchens.Proven experience managing pilot programs, new product introductions, and multiple complex projects, with proficiency in project management tools and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).Strong understanding of operational and environmental challenges in restaurant and commercial kitchen settings, with the ability to translate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a track record of engaging senior-level executives and fostering trust.Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with willingness to travel extensively across North America.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Nas at COREcruitment dot comDue to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants.
If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Type: Permanent Location: United States
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £49.2k - 59.8k per year + .
Posted: 2025-12-19 17:38:27
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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer – Growing Hotel Group Salary: DoE + Bonus Location: DublinI am working on an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Irish hotel group as Chief Operating Officer.
Reporting to the CEO, you will drive operational excellence across a portfolio of 4-star hotels, ensuring each property delivers top performance, efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and inspire General Managers and senior teams across all hotels.Drive revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency across all areas.Implement and enforce brand standards and best-practice procedures.Oversee maintenance, suppliers, and capex planning.Deliver operational excellence for the group-wide rebrand.Optimise processes, service delivery, and cost control.Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company policies.Coach and develop senior leaders, fostering a strong people-first culture.
What We’re Looking For:
Senior operational leader in multi-site hospitality ideally hotels.5+ years’ experience driving performance across multiple properties.Strategic, hands-on leader with a commercial mindset.Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and capex oversight.Calm, decisive, and detail-oriented problem solver.Passionate about exceptional guest experiences; Irish market knowledge a plus.
Why This Role:A hands-on executive role with real influence over the growth, culture, and success of a fast-expanding hotel group.
Lead teams, shape operations, and make a lasting impact on a dynamic brand.Interested in this great challenge? Contact ed@corecruitment.com with your updated CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: County Dublin, Ireland
Start: ASAP
Duration: Full Time
Salary / Rate: Market related
Posted: 2025-12-19 15:06:03
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Operations Director – Bar & Food Operations Central London £80,000–£120,000A senior leadership role within a fast-growing hospitality business with clear expansion plans for 2026 and 2027.
Currently operating three sites, with multiple new openings in the pipeline.This is a key hire for the business and will suit someone who enjoys complexity, pace and scale, with a strong focus on bar-led revenue.The role
Overall responsibility for three existing sites plus upcoming new openingsLaunching new concepts and embedding consistent operational standardsFull accountability across operations, people and financial performanceReporting directly into the Managing Director and a highly involved FounderWorking closely with people and marketing teams to build a people-first culture and drive revenueLeading recruitment, training and development across large, multi-disciplinary teamsManaging multiple stakeholders and third-party partnersStrong focus on bar performance, wet-led revenue and commercial optimisationOperating within a complex financial model with multiple moving parts
The ideal background
Proven experience in multi-site hospitality operations at senior levelStrong new opening experience is essentialComfortable managing large teams at scaleWet-led background with a solid understanding of food operationsCommercially strong with confidence around P&L and financial modelsGood understanding of hospitality tech and operational systemsStrong knowledge of the London marketExperience in founder-led or entrepreneurial environments is an advantage
A senior role with genuine influence, autonomy and long-term growth potential.Sound like the right new gig for the new year? Get in touch – kate@corecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Derby, Derbyshire, England
Start: asap
Duration: Perm
Salary / Rate: £80k - 120k per year + .
Posted: 2025-12-19 14:37:14
