Job Title: Technical Manager - Food
Technologist
Location - London Hybrid Working / Support Office near Oxford Circus (2-3 days per week)
Salary: To be discussed
The Big Table Group is home to over 200 restaurants across iconic brands including Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, Amalfi, Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito's, Banana Tree and more.
We're on the lookout for a
Technical Manager - Food Technologist!
Shaping Safety. Elevating Standards. Protecting Our Brands.
At Big Table Group, our guests are at the heart of everything we do - and we're searching for a Technical Manager who shares our passion for excellence. You'll play a key role in making sure every dish we serve is safe, compliant, and worthy of our brands.
If you're a food-safety expert with a knack for problem-solving and a love for great food, this is your opportunity to make a real impact across a fast-paced, multi-brand hospitality group.
We're looking for someone who can champion food safety, compliance, and technical standards while supporting menu development, supplier onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your work will protect our guests, elevate our quality, and strengthen our brand reputation at every level.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead on Food Safety & Compliance
- Own all things technical across allergens, nutrition, food safety, and trading standards
- Stay ahead of legislation and keep key teams in the know
- Run product testing programmes that protect our guests and our brands
Champion Supplier Excellence
- Be the technical lead for onboarding new food & drink suppliers
- Build and manage supplier audit programmes in line with BTG's Code of Practice
- Keep supplier due-diligence documentation tight - specs, audits, ESG, and more
Shape Menus We're Proud To Serve
- Bring technical insight to every stage of menu development
- Spot risks early, close compliance gaps, and elevate food quality
- Support the Banana Tree CPU to deliver safe, consistent, high-quality products
Be a Key Player in Crisis & Quality Management
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergens, nutrition, HACCP and trading standards
- Investigate supplier issues quickly, accurately, and collaboratively
- Act as a technical authority during crisis situations and issue resolution
- Partner closely with Operations, Risk & Safety and Supply Chain to keep guests protected
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Lead projects that boost quality, efficiency, and technical standards
- Scan for emerging trends and turn insights into action
- Help us stay innovative, resilient, and always guest-first
What We're Looking For
- Strong technical knowledge across food safety, allergens, nutrition, HACCP and trading standards
- Experience in Technical, QA or NPD within food manufacturing, hospitality or retail
- Degree in Food Science/Food Technology (or equivalent experience)
- Confident working with audit systems and supplier approval processes
- Highly proficient in MS Office - especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to problem-solve, manage issues proactively and support crisis situations
- Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-brand or multi-site environment
About You
- Exceptionally detail-focused with strong organisational and analytical skills
- A confident communicator who can influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Adaptable, resilient and comfortable managing shifting priorities
- A collaborative team player who builds great relationships across the business
- Proactive, independent and able to drive work forward with minimal supervision
- Able to work cross-functionally and integrate easily into a multi-brand hospitality group
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits and Bonus scheme.
- Amazing Discounts - 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
- Wellbeing Support - Our We Care program includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans.
- Health Insurance.
- Salary Sacrifice - Pension.
- Spend and save platform - access to 100s of retail discounts.
- Supportive, inclusive culture with real opportunities for growth.
- A business that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
At the Big Table Group, there's a seat for everyone. Take your place, share your experiences and let's celebrate the differences we all bring every day!
Apply today and take your seat!
