A fast-growing, premium QSR brand is looking for a passionate and commercially minded NPD professional to join their team in a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future of an expanding brand within the UK market.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, this position will take ownership of menu development across the full QSR offering. You will lead both new product innovation and enhancement of existing menu items, helping drive seasonal launches and continuous improvement across the brand’s food proposition.

This is a highly collaborative, cross-functional role working closely with Operations, Marketing, and wider business teams to ensure new products are commercially viable, operationally deliverable, and aligned with brand strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of new menu items across the full product range
• Manage innovation cycles, including seasonal and limited-time offerings
• Review and refine existing products to improve quality, consistency, and commercial performance
• Work closely with Operations teams to ensure successful product rollouts
• Collaborate with Marketing and leadership teams on product strategy and launches

About You

• Experience within QSR, multi-site hospitality, or branded food led concepts
• Strong food knowledge with a genuine passion for product innovation
• Commercially aware with an understanding of operational realities in fast-paced environments
• Creative, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally
• Open to candidates from non-traditional NPD backgrounds if they bring strong food and multi-site experience

The Offer

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary
• Opportunity to shape and build a brand new role within a rapidly growing premium QSR business
• Clear exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

If you are passionate about food innovation and want to help shape the future menu of an exciting growth brand, we would love to hear from you.