Food Development Manager

JOB PURPOSE Drives the development and successful launch of GAIL''s food, ensuring all products are high-quality, commercially viable and aligned with the brand ethos. Acts as the bridge between concept, operations and market delivery, bringing food concepts to life efficiently and supporting operational readiness across the business. ABOUT THE ROLE Drive the creation and launch of new GAIL''s food products, ensuring every item is high-quality, commercially viable and aligned with our brand ethos.Bring concepts to life by connecting creative ideas with operational delivery, ensuring products move smoothly from kitchen bench to bakery shelves.Enable seamless, well-executed launches through strong cross-functional collaboration and clear development processes.Conduct quarterly market reviews, food trawls and competitor pricing analysis to inform strategy.Act as the key liaison for NPD ranges, ensuring smooth collaboration across teams.Champion the food message across support teams to strengthen commercial understanding.Work with the Head of Food and Head of Food Concepts to elevate the food story in seasonal launches and strategic projects.Represent the food team at GATE sessions, clearly communicating project status and needs.Work closely with procurement, suppliers and partners to keep decisions timely and effective.Lead the full end-to-end development of new food products, from initial concept to launch.Collaborate with the creative studio to shape ideas and produce ..... full job details .....