Sales & Business Development Manager

A career at Ottolenghi means being part of a place that puts food first: food that is innovative yet accessible, food that comes from people of different backgrounds, food that is easy to love and talk to guests about with pride. The link between the food and the service culture is what we’re all about at Ottolenghi. The diversity of voices on the plate and on the floor are magnetic and unique.

We are fortunate to be able to offer genuine lifelong careers in hospitality, we foster talent, putting people at the heart of everything that we do. An Ottolenghi colleague’s journey is as individual as they are. Working at Ottolenghi is an experience. Just like the experience we strive to give each and everyone of our guests – an Ottolenghi experience they can’t wait to repeat.

“The people behind our food are a dedicated team, full of enthusiasm and zeal. They make Ottolenghi what it is.” – Yotam Ottolenghi

What’s in it for you:

At Ottolenghi we fundamentally believe that hard work deserves high reward. An incredibly supportive environment, working with the kindest, most passionate people around is the highlight perk if you ask us but when you mix in a splash of competitive commission, it adds that extra flavour to life at Ottolenghi.

You will also enjoy health insurance, 28 days paid holiday, 50% discount across delis, restaurants and online store.

What you’ll be doing:

The prestige of the Ottolenghi name across the industry as well as our reputation for an accessible, fresh, yet innovative food offer, has meant that we have an organically operational ‘from site catering’ function.

The catering sales and business development manager’s role is to deliver substantial growth in the catering business. You will support our sites to deliver and grow the existing operation whilst establishing a new food catering division for Ottolenghi. This will require identifying, networking and building relationships with new customers, focusing on a B2B capacity. Ottolenghi is a creative environment where you will collaborate with colleagues to cultivate new opportunities for sales growth. You’ll need to continuously evolve the catering menus while maintaining exceptional standards.

Success in this role is deeply dependant on the capability to influence a live and relevant network of contacts. You’ll execute a solid business development plan, pave the way for new opportunities and collaborate across the business to deliver a commercially successful department.

What you’ll bring to the table:

Independent thinker- you will own and grow the catering arm of Ottolenghi. Working autonomously and with an instinct for opportunities, you will have a well-planned approach to growing and capitalising on your network, and an excellent understanding of both private and business catering.

Networking wiz- bringing a strong and established network, you will utilise your current connections to develop our corporate business whilst also proactively expanding on your prospective client list.

Collaborative communicator - you will seek to build strong relationships with the wider Ottolenghi teams in order to deliver to Ottolenghi’s high standards and maximise commercial opportunities. You will be an open communicator and team player.

Self-motivator - you will be able to set targets, propose budgets and manage resources effectively. Your approach to business development opportunities will be clear and strategic with a thorough understanding of the likely commercial outcome. You will have an informed understanding of margins and will be able to create profitable and sustainable new accounts. You will communicate strategic objectives with a clear focus on delivery and accountability