Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 39 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities an d 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Senior National Account Manager to join our Grocery Team based in Park Royal. The Role: You will be responsible for managing and driving the growth of our key retail accounts, while also supporting the Grocery head of sales on the wider management if business KPIs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with retailers to agree upon and implement mutually beneficial annual business plans. Own and manage the commercial P&L, ensuring budget adherence and strategic investment to drive sustainable business growth. Conduct sales analysis and reporting to craft compelling data-driven stories, evaluate promotional effectiveness, and optimize portfolio mix to enhance margin. Lead trade marketing initiatives to deliver best-in-class brand activation in-store, with a strong focus on return on investment (ROI). Partner with marketing delivering 360 campaigns. Lead monthly M2 meetings and maintain ongoing forecasting responsibilities for your accounts. Work with the account exec to plan, execute, and report on field sales activity relevant to your account. Contribute to the growth of the grocery business by identifying, analysing, and presenting new opportunities across products, channels, and customers. Apply strategic thinking to the broader P&L, influencing key business decisions across areas such as case sizing, new product development (NPD), packaging, and supply chain. Support the development and implementation of key processes and business control documents to enhance operational efficiency. Support the onboarding of new customers, ensuring a smooth and effective transition. Take ownership of strategic business projects (e.g., waste reduction), acting as the lead where required. Stand-in for the Head of Grocery Sales when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and performance. ESG Commitment: understand and integrate Wasabi Seiyaku (ESG pledge) into Grocery commercial planning, ensuring that key sustainability and social responsibility commitments are considered. Specifically, you will be responsible for reporting and positively influencing retailer waste in your accounts. Our Requirements: Previous experience in branded FMCG account management, with a proven track record managing accounts across the top four major UK retailers. Strong commercial background with a solid understanding and appreciation of cross-functional business areas. Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills and a strategic mindset. Demonstrated ability to build strong, trusted business relationships while developing and implementing creative, sustainable, and mutually profitable solutions. Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and insights to identify opportunities and solve problems. Proven leadership experience, with a history of successfully leading initiatives or teams. A consistent record of delivering outstanding business results and exceeding commercial targets. Ability to influence and engage key internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Passionate, driven, and highly motivated by success and continuous improvement. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 39 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities an d 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Senior National Account Manager to join our Grocery Team based in Park Royal. The Role: You will be responsible for managing and driving the growth of our key retail accounts, while also supporting the Grocery head of sales on the wider management if business KPIs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with retailers to agree upon and implement mutually beneficial annual business plans. Own and manage the commercial P&L, ensuring budget adherence and strategic investment to drive sustainable business growth. Conduct sales analysis and reporting to craft compelling data-driven stories, evaluate promotional effectiveness, and optimize portfolio mix to enhance margin. Lead trade marketing initiatives to deliver best-in-class brand activation in-store, with a strong focus on return on investment (ROI). Partner with marketing delivering 360 campaigns. Lead monthly M2 meetings and maintain ongoing forecasting responsibilities for your accounts. Work with the account exec to plan, execute, and report on field sales activity relevant to your account. Contribute to the growth of the grocery business by identifying, analysing, and presenting new opportunities across products, channels, and customers. Apply strategic thinking to the broader P&L, influencing key business decisions across areas such as case sizing, new product development (NPD), packaging, and supply chain. Support the development and implementation of key processes and business control documents to enhance operational efficiency. Support the onboarding of new customers, ensuring a smooth and effective transition. Take ownership of strategic business projects (e.g., waste reduction), acting as the lead where required. Stand-in for the Head of Grocery Sales when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and performance. ESG Commitment: understand and integrate Wasabi Seiyaku (ESG pledge) into Grocery commercial planning, ensuring that key sustainability and social responsibility commitments are considered. Specifically, you will be responsible for reporting and positively influencing retailer waste in your accounts. Our Requirements: Previous experience in branded FMCG account management, with a proven track record managing accounts across the top four major UK retailers. Strong commercial background with a solid understanding and appreciation of cross-functional business areas. Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills and a strategic mindset. Demonstrated ability to build strong, trusted business relationships while developing and implementing creative, sustainable, and mutually profitable solutions. Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and insights to identify opportunities and solve problems. Proven leadership experience, with a history of successfully leading initiatives or teams. A consistent record of delivering outstanding business results and exceeding commercial targets. Ability to influence and engage key internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Passionate, driven, and highly motivated by success and continuous improvement. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead
Crawley, Sussex
Retail Account Manager Location: Outskirts of Crawley Salary: 35k - 50k DOE Benefits: Flexible start/finish times, free gym membership, health and wellbeing programmes, discounts at hundreds of retailers and hospitality venues, health cashback plan Are you an experienced Retail Account Manager with a strong background in FMCG, and supplier-side retail partnerships? Do you have experience working with leading retailers such as Aldi, Tesco, TK Maxx, Lidl, or Sainsbury's? If so, we want to hear from you. Why apply? Retail-focused role - manage and develop high-profile product categories with major retailers No sales targets - focus on strategic retail development and delivering exceptional service Career growth - join a thriving, innovative, and fast-paced business The Company Our client is a market-leading FMCG supplier known for developing and delivering high-quality products to leading UK retailers. With continued expansion, they are seeking a proactive Retail Account Manager to drive key retailer relationships and ensure seamless product supply. Key Responsibilities: Retailer account management - build and maintain strong relationships with retail managers and buyers at major retailers Retail strategy development - develop and execute strategies for growth within your retail, analysing market trends and customer demands Product lifecycle oversight - collaborate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to manage product ranges, SKU portfolios, and launches Product expertise - oversee bespoke product development, packaging, and branding to meet retailer specifications Critical path & supply chain coordination - manage supplier relationships globally to ensure smooth order fulfilment and stock availability Process improvement - streamline operations and drive efficiencies within retail management Cross-functional collaboration - work alongside internal teams to support new product development, packaging approvals, and compliance Issue resolution - quickly address and resolve challenges related to quality, supply, or delivery timelines What We're Looking For: Proven FMCG account management experience - ideally working with supermarkets, discounters, or major retailers Strong understanding of SKU management and supplier negotiations Track record of working with retail buyers and understanding their commercial needs Team management experience Excellent project management skills with experience managing critical paths Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and order management tools Full UK driving licence and own transport (due to office location) Desirable: Experience in process improvement, change management, or international supply chain operations Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to 500! Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Retail Account Manager Location: Outskirts of Crawley Salary: 35k - 50k DOE Benefits: Flexible start/finish times, free gym membership, health and wellbeing programmes, discounts at hundreds of retailers and hospitality venues, health cashback plan Are you an experienced Retail Account Manager with a strong background in FMCG, and supplier-side retail partnerships? Do you have experience working with leading retailers such as Aldi, Tesco, TK Maxx, Lidl, or Sainsbury's? If so, we want to hear from you. Why apply? Retail-focused role - manage and develop high-profile product categories with major retailers No sales targets - focus on strategic retail development and delivering exceptional service Career growth - join a thriving, innovative, and fast-paced business The Company Our client is a market-leading FMCG supplier known for developing and delivering high-quality products to leading UK retailers. With continued expansion, they are seeking a proactive Retail Account Manager to drive key retailer relationships and ensure seamless product supply. Key Responsibilities: Retailer account management - build and maintain strong relationships with retail managers and buyers at major retailers Retail strategy development - develop and execute strategies for growth within your retail, analysing market trends and customer demands Product lifecycle oversight - collaborate with NPD, buying, and supply chain teams to manage product ranges, SKU portfolios, and launches Product expertise - oversee bespoke product development, packaging, and branding to meet retailer specifications Critical path & supply chain coordination - manage supplier relationships globally to ensure smooth order fulfilment and stock availability Process improvement - streamline operations and drive efficiencies within retail management Cross-functional collaboration - work alongside internal teams to support new product development, packaging approvals, and compliance Issue resolution - quickly address and resolve challenges related to quality, supply, or delivery timelines What We're Looking For: Proven FMCG account management experience - ideally working with supermarkets, discounters, or major retailers Strong understanding of SKU management and supplier negotiations Track record of working with retail buyers and understanding their commercial needs Team management experience Excellent project management skills with experience managing critical paths Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and order management tools Full UK driving licence and own transport (due to office location) Desirable: Experience in process improvement, change management, or international supply chain operations Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to 500! Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
Raw Materials QA- Bo'ness (FTC- 6 months) We rise to challenges together Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm or 8am -4pm ( flexibility required for business needs & requirements) Yearly salary: up to £27,019 based on experience Highly competitive reward package including life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform Fully site based Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it's exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together. What we do. This particular role is based at our Bakkavor Salads Bo'ness site, which employs over 1,000 people and produces food-to-go salads and salad accompaniments to a number of customers. It is located 3.5 miles from Linlithgow and 8 miles to Falkirk. About the role. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and motivated Raw Materials Quality Auditor to join our food manufacturing technical team - to be accountable for ensuring industry leading high standards of product safety, quality & legality. Accountabilities: Assessing all incoming deliveries against a pre-determined raw material specification. Maintaining accurate records of all raw materials (including packaging) entering the site Collecting samples for microbiological, nutritional, quality and chemical sampling against a pre-determined schedule and report progress in a timely manner With guidance from Line Manager, coordinating day to day activities to deliver improvement of Technical KPIs Participating in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical, ensuring all relevant raw material information is available and completed in the required timescale Auditing compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls - raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence, effectively communicated to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action & to follow up and monitor completion of actions Developing relationships with suppliers by ensuring all non-conformances are communicated in a timely manner. Monitoring whether responses have been received and review the action plans to ensure root cause has been considered. Ensuring that all customer complaints in relation to raw materials are investigated satisfactorily and corrective actions are agreed and documented. Investigation findings will be reported to the site Quality/Systems Manager. Logging non-conformances associated with raw materials identified through intake checks, factory issues and/or customer complaints in order that supplier performance can be monitored and trended. Operating in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety and the environment About you. You will be a driven and highly motivated with the willingness to learn. Great attention to detail is needed in this role as you will be required to fill documentation out which must be correct. You will be an excellent communicator who has the ability to liaise with other areas of the business when required and who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving You will have strong computer skills to be successful in this role. You will always adopt a thorough and diligent approach to every task and you will be able to demonstrate our key values - Respect & Trust each other, be proud of what we do, keep the customer at the heart of what we do, get it right keep it right. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 34 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Raw Materials QA- Bo'ness (FTC- 6 months) We rise to challenges together Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 3pm or 8am -4pm ( flexibility required for business needs & requirements) Yearly salary: up to £27,019 based on experience Highly competitive reward package including life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform Fully site based Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it's exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together. What we do. This particular role is based at our Bakkavor Salads Bo'ness site, which employs over 1,000 people and produces food-to-go salads and salad accompaniments to a number of customers. It is located 3.5 miles from Linlithgow and 8 miles to Falkirk. About the role. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and motivated Raw Materials Quality Auditor to join our food manufacturing technical team - to be accountable for ensuring industry leading high standards of product safety, quality & legality. Accountabilities: Assessing all incoming deliveries against a pre-determined raw material specification. Maintaining accurate records of all raw materials (including packaging) entering the site Collecting samples for microbiological, nutritional, quality and chemical sampling against a pre-determined schedule and report progress in a timely manner With guidance from Line Manager, coordinating day to day activities to deliver improvement of Technical KPIs Participating in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical, ensuring all relevant raw material information is available and completed in the required timescale Auditing compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls - raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence, effectively communicated to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action & to follow up and monitor completion of actions Developing relationships with suppliers by ensuring all non-conformances are communicated in a timely manner. Monitoring whether responses have been received and review the action plans to ensure root cause has been considered. Ensuring that all customer complaints in relation to raw materials are investigated satisfactorily and corrective actions are agreed and documented. Investigation findings will be reported to the site Quality/Systems Manager. Logging non-conformances associated with raw materials identified through intake checks, factory issues and/or customer complaints in order that supplier performance can be monitored and trended. Operating in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety and the environment About you. You will be a driven and highly motivated with the willingness to learn. Great attention to detail is needed in this role as you will be required to fill documentation out which must be correct. You will be an excellent communicator who has the ability to liaise with other areas of the business when required and who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving You will have strong computer skills to be successful in this role. You will always adopt a thorough and diligent approach to every task and you will be able to demonstrate our key values - Respect & Trust each other, be proud of what we do, keep the customer at the heart of what we do, get it right keep it right. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 34 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 39 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities an d 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for an Interim Hygiene Manager to join our Team based in Park Royal. Please note this role will cover the night shift and it is a 3 month fixed term contract. The Role: You will be responsible for leading the Hygiene team, ensuring the providing and maintaining high hygiene standards for all areas of the CPU production and office areas. You will support the Operational and technical teams by ensuring efficient running of the hygiene team and ensure all areas of responsibility are ready for production and auditing. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with retailers to agree upon and implement mutually beneficial annual business plans. Own and manage the commercial P&L, ensuring budget adherence and strategic investment to drive sustainable business growth. Conduct sales analysis and reporting to craft compelling data-driven stories, evaluate promotional effectiveness, and optimize portfolio mix to enhance margin. Lead trade marketing initiatives to deliver best-in-class brand activation in-store, with a strong focus on return on investment (ROI). Partner with marketing delivering 360 campaigns. Lead monthly M2 meetings and maintain ongoing forecasting responsibilities for your accounts. Work with the account exec to plan, execute, and report on field sales activity relevant to your account. Contribute to the growth of the grocery business by identifying, analysing, and presenting new opportunities across products, channels, and customers. Apply strategic thinking to the broader P&L, influencing key business decisions across areas such as case sizing, new product development (NPD), packaging, and supply chain. Support the development and implementation of key processes and business control documents to enhance operational efficiency. Support the onboarding of new customers, ensuring a smooth and effective transition. Take ownership of strategic business projects (e.g., waste reduction), acting as the lead where required. Stand-in for the Head of Grocery Sales when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and performance. ESG Commitment: understand and integrate Wasabi Seiyaku (ESG pledge) into Grocery commercial planning, ensuring that key sustainability and social responsibility commitments are considered. Specifically, you will be responsible for reporting and positively influencing retailer waste in your accounts. Our Requirements: Proven experience in a team leader or supervisory role, preferably within a hygiene, manufacturing, or food production environment. Good knowledge in Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Safety, and Environment requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of hygiene & cleaning methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in industrial or factory settings. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teams in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Highly focused on efficiency and effectiveness in daily operations. Willingness to learn and train across different areas and tasks, with the ability to pass on knowledge to others. Proactive in using initiative and experience to enhance team performance and operational standards. Strong understanding and commitment to technical, food safety, and health and safety compliance. High attention to detail and the drive to consistently achieve and maintain excellent cleanliness and inspection standards. Fully team-oriented with a collaborative approach to achieving common goals. Proficient in using standard office computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work accurately and remain calm under pressure. Previous experience supporting or participating in internal and external audits is highly desirable In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. ( please note that certain benefits do not apply to fixed term contracts) Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 39 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities an d 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento to the grocery channel , launching exclusively in Sainsbury s . Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Wasabi grocery has seen phenomenal growth and is now a £62m RSV brand. Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand in the market , consistently attracting new customers to the category through an innovative East Asian range. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we prepare for our next phase of growth and innovation, we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for an Interim Hygiene Manager to join our Team based in Park Royal. Please note this role will cover the night shift and it is a 3 month fixed term contract. The Role: You will be responsible for leading the Hygiene team, ensuring the providing and maintaining high hygiene standards for all areas of the CPU production and office areas. You will support the Operational and technical teams by ensuring efficient running of the hygiene team and ensure all areas of responsibility are ready for production and auditing. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with retailers to agree upon and implement mutually beneficial annual business plans. Own and manage the commercial P&L, ensuring budget adherence and strategic investment to drive sustainable business growth. Conduct sales analysis and reporting to craft compelling data-driven stories, evaluate promotional effectiveness, and optimize portfolio mix to enhance margin. Lead trade marketing initiatives to deliver best-in-class brand activation in-store, with a strong focus on return on investment (ROI). Partner with marketing delivering 360 campaigns. Lead monthly M2 meetings and maintain ongoing forecasting responsibilities for your accounts. Work with the account exec to plan, execute, and report on field sales activity relevant to your account. Contribute to the growth of the grocery business by identifying, analysing, and presenting new opportunities across products, channels, and customers. Apply strategic thinking to the broader P&L, influencing key business decisions across areas such as case sizing, new product development (NPD), packaging, and supply chain. Support the development and implementation of key processes and business control documents to enhance operational efficiency. Support the onboarding of new customers, ensuring a smooth and effective transition. Take ownership of strategic business projects (e.g., waste reduction), acting as the lead where required. Stand-in for the Head of Grocery Sales when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and performance. ESG Commitment: understand and integrate Wasabi Seiyaku (ESG pledge) into Grocery commercial planning, ensuring that key sustainability and social responsibility commitments are considered. Specifically, you will be responsible for reporting and positively influencing retailer waste in your accounts. Our Requirements: Proven experience in a team leader or supervisory role, preferably within a hygiene, manufacturing, or food production environment. Good knowledge in Health & Safety, COSHH, Food Safety, and Environment requirements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of hygiene & cleaning methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in industrial or factory settings. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teams in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Highly focused on efficiency and effectiveness in daily operations. Willingness to learn and train across different areas and tasks, with the ability to pass on knowledge to others. Proactive in using initiative and experience to enhance team performance and operational standards. Strong understanding and commitment to technical, food safety, and health and safety compliance. High attention to detail and the drive to consistently achieve and maintain excellent cleanliness and inspection standards. Fully team-oriented with a collaborative approach to achieving common goals. Proficient in using standard office computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work accurately and remain calm under pressure. Previous experience supporting or participating in internal and external audits is highly desirable In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. ( please note that certain benefits do not apply to fixed term contracts) Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!
