Competitive salary package + benefits & discretionary bonus
We’re on a mission to be the nation’s most-loved neighbourhood restaurant. Think sunshine-filled food,seriously good vibes,a team that’s got each other’s backs,and there's always a dog snoozing under someone's table.
At Megan’s,food and drink are at the heart of everything we do. From brunches that feel like holidays to dinners that turn into long,laughter-filled evenings,our menus set the tone for the whole experience.
We’re now looking for a Head of Food & Beverage to help shape what that looks like on the plate and in the glass. This is a senior,influential role where you’ll set the direction for our food and drink proposition,lead a brilliant F&B team,and make sure everything we serve is guest-led,on brand,commercially strong and operationally spot on.
Setting the vision
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With direction from our Founder and Managing Director,you’ll define the long-term food and drink strategy for Megan’s.
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Translate big-picture thinking into clear priorities for menu development,trials,launches and continuous improvement.
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Act as the senior decision-maker on all things food & drink — balancing brand,guest experience,operational reality and commercial performance.
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Work closely with Operations,Marketing,Finance,Supply Chain and the wider Support Office to make sure everything lands smoothly (and brilliantly).
️ Menu development & commercial performance
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Set the strategic framework for menu evolution,informed by data,guest insight,competitor activity and market trends.
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Provide clear direction to the Development Chef and F&B Manager on concepts,priorities and performance expectations.
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Own menu engineering at a senior level,pricing strategy,sales mix and contribution margin - working closely with Marketing on structure and storytelling.
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Ensure menus hit agreed margins,cost of sales and labour targets,while still driving sales growth across all day parts.
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Present clear,high-level menu performance insight and recommendations to senior leadership.
Trials,launches & landing it in site
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Own the end-to-end approach to trials and launches. From planning and testing through to rollout.
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Set clear success criteria and make confident calls on what progresses,what improves and what stops.
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Ensure tight cross-functional coordination ahead of launches,so sites feel prepared,not panicked.
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Stay accountable after launch - reviewing performance,resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
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Make sure guest feedback and data actually turns into action.
Supply chain,procurement & cost control
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Provide senior oversight of supplier relationships and food & drink supply chain performance.
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Spot pricing,availability and quality risks early and deal with them decisively.
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Lead the strategic approach to procurement,partnering with Finance on major tenders and commercial decisions.
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Own food and drink cost performance,retros and margin delivery,escalating risks before they become problems.
️ Leadership,governance & standards
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Lead,develop and inspire the Food & Beverage team,setting clear objectives and high performance standards.
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Ensure menu changes are supported by clear,effective training that enables consistent delivery in site.
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Work closely with Operations and the People team to align training content,messaging and execution.
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Maintain robust oversight of food safety,allergens,nutrition and wider Health & Safety considerations - baked into every stage of menu development and launch.
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Proven experience leading food & beverage strategy and menu development in a multi-site hospitality or casual dining business.
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Strong commercial and operational judgement,with confidence using data,systems and insight to make smart decisions.
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A genuine love of food and drink,with a sharp eye on trends,quality and guest expectations.
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A collaborative leader who can set direction,challenge thinking and bring teams with them.
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Be part of a team that lives by our values:Team Player,Results Driven,Adaptable,Grit.
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Growth opportunities in a fast-expanding restaurant group.
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Plenty of upskilling opportunities through our apprenticeship programs.
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Dog friendly office and restaurants - please bring your fluffy four-legged friends to work!
- Competitive salary,perks & the chance to grow with one of the most exciting hospitality brands in London.
Perks & Treats
✨ 50% off when you dine with your favourite people
Plenty of fun,feel-good team socials
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - free,confidential support 24/7 including mental health sessions
Early access to wages through Stream
Long service awards and celebrations - think fancy meals out and relaxing weekends away
️ Free,delicious Megan’s food & drinks for lunch every day
Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & 28 days holiday
Grow With Us
Ongoing training & real progression opportunities - if you want to grow professionally,we’ll back you through fully funded programmes.
Get involved in new openings as we grow
If you love food,care deeply about quality and detail,and get a genuine buzz from turning great ideas into menus that work across our 21 (and growing) sites - this one’s for you.
