Impact Food Group
City, York
Business Development Manager Impact Food Group At Impact Food Group, we re more than just a school caterer. We re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. Through our industry-leading brands Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina, and Chapter One we cater for over 550,000 students and operate in more than 900 schools nationwide, growing every year. We re now looking for a talented and highly organised Business Development Manager to join our Sales Team and play a vital role in supporting our business. Guided by our values , integrity, bold, impactful, empathy and community ; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of. What you ll be doing We re looking for an energetic Business Development Manager to join our national sales team. This is an exciting chance to help us grow our footprint across all IFG brands, working with talented colleagues in operations, bids, and marketing. As BDM, you ll lead the sales process from start to finish from prospecting and tendering to winning new business and building lasting client relationships. Key Responsibilities Represent IFG s values, vision, and operational approach to the market. Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline: research opportunities, qualify prospects, and plan ahead. Lead the end-to-end sales process, working closely with operations and bid teams on proposals and tenders. Oversee the production of sales documents (pre-qualification, tenders, presentations, and promotional materials). Coordinate site visits, presentations, and client meetings, ensuring seamless engagement. Support and host events for clients, prospects, and consultants. Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, prospects, and existing clients. Skills & Competencies A proven track record in contract catering sales, ideally in education, B&I, or healthcare or experience in catering operations with exposure to bids and sales. Existing contacts with consultants who manage tender processes (advantageous). A genuine passion for food and social impact. Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to engage confidently from the kitchen to the boardroom. Resilience, decisiveness, and the ability to thrive in a performance-driven environment. Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and time management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (knowledge of database management or Adobe Suite is a plus). Qualifications & Experience Driven, self-motivated individual with great interpersonal skills. A real team player Confident writer and speaker. Strong attention to detail and time management Education sales experience or any contract catering sales experience would be a bonus but not a must have What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Business Development Manager Impact Food Group At Impact Food Group, we re more than just a school caterer. We re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. Through our industry-leading brands Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina, and Chapter One we cater for over 550,000 students and operate in more than 900 schools nationwide, growing every year. We re now looking for a talented and highly organised Business Development Manager to join our Sales Team and play a vital role in supporting our business. Guided by our values , integrity, bold, impactful, empathy and community ; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of. What you ll be doing We re looking for an energetic Business Development Manager to join our national sales team. This is an exciting chance to help us grow our footprint across all IFG brands, working with talented colleagues in operations, bids, and marketing. As BDM, you ll lead the sales process from start to finish from prospecting and tendering to winning new business and building lasting client relationships. Key Responsibilities Represent IFG s values, vision, and operational approach to the market. Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline: research opportunities, qualify prospects, and plan ahead. Lead the end-to-end sales process, working closely with operations and bid teams on proposals and tenders. Oversee the production of sales documents (pre-qualification, tenders, presentations, and promotional materials). Coordinate site visits, presentations, and client meetings, ensuring seamless engagement. Support and host events for clients, prospects, and consultants. Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, prospects, and existing clients. Skills & Competencies A proven track record in contract catering sales, ideally in education, B&I, or healthcare or experience in catering operations with exposure to bids and sales. Existing contacts with consultants who manage tender processes (advantageous). A genuine passion for food and social impact. Strong interpersonal and communication skills able to engage confidently from the kitchen to the boardroom. Resilience, decisiveness, and the ability to thrive in a performance-driven environment. Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and time management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (knowledge of database management or Adobe Suite is a plus). Qualifications & Experience Driven, self-motivated individual with great interpersonal skills. A real team player Confident writer and speaker. Strong attention to detail and time management Education sales experience or any contract catering sales experience would be a bonus but not a must have What We d Love to Give You Competitive salary 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities An employee wellbeing platform. IFG rewards for highstreets discounts. Annual Summer Party with company awards. Additional Details IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Impact Food Group
Knaphill, Surrey
Graduate Systems Administrator Impact Food Group Woking Based ( Hybrid ) At Impact Food Group, we re more than just a school caterer. We re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We re constantly learning, evolving, and improving every way, every day. Through our industry-leading brands Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina, and Chapter One we cater for over 600,000 students and operate in more than 900 schools nationwide, growing every year. We re now looking for a talented and highly organised Menu Administrator to join and play a vital role in supporting our business. Guided by our values , integrity, bold, impactful, humble and community ; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of. The Menu Administrator is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accurate menu content across all platforms, including in-store systems, digital ordering channels, and internal databases. This role ensures that all menu items, pricing, descriptions, modifiers, and images are accurate, consistent, and compliant with brand standards. The Menu Administrator works closely with operations, marketing, culinary, and IT teams to support smooth menu rollouts and optimize the customer experience. Role Responsibilities: Menu & Recipe Administrator Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules. Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps. Ingredient & Product Management Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation. Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details. Cross-Departmental Collaboration Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT). Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required. Skills & Experience Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager ( Not Essential ) Attention to detail and high accuracy in data entry. Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations ( Not Essential ) Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines. Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management. Ideally Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software. If you re a collaborative, solution-focused professional who thrives in a busy and purposeful environment, we d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of food, making a genuine difference for students across the UK. What we can offer Monday to Friday working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Access to IFG rewards (money off high street) Yearly Summer Party Centrally based offices. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Impact Food are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which Innovate Services Ltd supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Graduate Systems Administrator Impact Food Group Woking Based ( Hybrid ) At Impact Food Group, we re more than just a school caterer. We re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We re constantly learning, evolving, and improving every way, every day. Through our industry-leading brands Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina, and Chapter One we cater for over 600,000 students and operate in more than 900 schools nationwide, growing every year. We re now looking for a talented and highly organised Menu Administrator to join and play a vital role in supporting our business. Guided by our values , integrity, bold, impactful, humble and community ; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of. The Menu Administrator is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining accurate menu content across all platforms, including in-store systems, digital ordering channels, and internal databases. This role ensures that all menu items, pricing, descriptions, modifiers, and images are accurate, consistent, and compliant with brand standards. The Menu Administrator works closely with operations, marketing, culinary, and IT teams to support smooth menu rollouts and optimize the customer experience. Role Responsibilities: Menu & Recipe Administrator Create, manage, and retire menu cycles within the Fourth StarChef system in alignment with seasonal updates, campaigns, and operational schedules. Ensure all recipe data is accurately entered and reflects agreed portion sizes, allergens, nutritional content, and method steps. Ingredient & Product Management Create and maintain accurate ingredient records within StarChef, ensuring alignment with procurement specifications and allergen legislation. Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to reflect up-to-date product codes, pricing, and supplier details. Cross-Departmental Collaboration Act as a liaison between the Food Development team (chefs, NPD, nutrition) and Business Support (finance, operations, IT). Support testing and rollout of new menu items, including test uploads, UAT, and team training where required. Skills & Experience Proficient in Fourth Hospitality / Menu Manager ( Not Essential ) Attention to detail and high accuracy in data entry. Knowledge of allergen and nutritional regulations ( Not Essential ) Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet menu launch deadlines. Experience in hospitality or foodservice menu management. Ideally Hands-on experience with Fourth or similar hospitality management software. If you re a collaborative, solution-focused professional who thrives in a busy and purposeful environment, we d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of food, making a genuine difference for students across the UK. What we can offer Monday to Friday working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Access to IFG rewards (money off high street) Yearly Summer Party Centrally based offices. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Impact Food are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which Innovate Services Ltd supply the cost for. We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
