Research and analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to uncover opportunities for growth. Develop strategic initiatives to target potential markets. Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and pro spective clients. Act as the main point of contact for client queries and negotiations. Collaborate with senior management to design and implement growth strat egies. Define business development objectives and set achievable goals. Create persuasive business proposals, pitches, and presentations. Coordinate with internal teams to tailor offerings to client requirements. Develop and execute plans to increase sales and profitability. Track revenue targets, ensuring they are met or exceeded. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to expand professional connections. Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders and organizations. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with clients or partners. Ensure all agreements align with company policies and objectives. Measure the effectiveness of business development strategies through KPIs and metrics. Manage budgets, resources, and staffing to meet operational goals. Report progress and outcomes to senior leadership. Work closely with marketing, sales, and product development teams to align efforts. Provide guidance to junior staff or business development teams. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards. Maintain accurate records of interactions and outcomes using CRM tools or databases.
Job Title: Vegetarian Chef (with Catering Experience) 🕒 Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week 💷 Salary: Competitive £39000 📝 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: Vegie Master Ilford is a fast-growing vegetarian restaurant known for its authentic, flavorful, and healthy plant-based dishes. Alongside our in-house dining, we also cater to events, functions, and community gatherings with tailored vegetarian menus. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Vegetarian Chef to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in preparing pure vegetarian meals and should also have experience handling catering operations (including event orders, large batch cooking, and menu planning for functions). Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook a range of pure vegetarian dishes for daily restaurant service and catering orders Plan and execute customized menus for catering clients, including events, parties, and festivals Manage the kitchen during large-scale catering operations Ensure food consistency, taste, and quality across all meals served Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety Monitor inventory and coordinate timely ordering for both restaurant and catering needs Coordinate with management on staffing and logistics for external catering events Train and supervise junior kitchen staff as required Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience in vegetarian cooking (restaurant or catering) Strong experience in bulk cooking and catering operations Excellent organizational and time-management skills Strong understanding of vegetarian ingredients, spices, and preparation methods Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings when catering events are scheduled Knowledge of UK food hygiene and safety regulations Ability to manage pressure during high-volume service periods Preferred (Not Essential): Experience with Indian vegetarian cuisine Valid UK food hygiene certification Prior experience in managing outdoor food stalls or food trucks (bonus)