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Business Development Manager – Fine Dining & Fresh ProduceHybrid – Waltham Cross office 1–2 days per week, client-facing and remote the rest of the week£50,000 basic + £10,000 performance-based bonusOn behalf of a long-standing client in the premium fresh produce industry, we’re looking to appoint a Commercial Development Manager to help drive new revenue within London’s high-end hospitality sector. This is a key commercial hire, following a team restructure, with the goal of bringing in someone who truly understands the food scene and how to speak the language of chefs and restaurateurs.This role would suit someone with a background in fine dining or hospitality — such as an ex-chef, restaurant manager, or someone who has previously worked in sales within the food industry — and who is now ready to take ownership of new business generation in a fast-paced, growing business.What You’ll Be Doing:Identifying, targeting, and winning new business across the London restaurant and hospitality marketBuilding and maintaining long-term relationships with chefs, GMs, and food buyersHosting tastings, attending site visits, and confidently presenting products to prospective clientsCollaborating closely with internal teams (customer service, buying, operations) to ensure smooth onboarding and service deliveryManaging your own pipeline and working towards agreed revenue and margin targetsActing as a brand ambassador with a genuine passion for quality, produce, and food cultureWho We’re Looking For:Someone who has worked as a chef, restaurant manager, or in a senior FOH position within fine dining or premium hospitalityA commercially aware individual with a natural flair for building relationshipsIdeally, someone who has already made a first step into a sales, account management, or commercial role – but we’ll also consider strong hospitality professionals looking to transitionConfident, driven, and able to work independently to build a patch from the ground upPassionate about seasonal produce, restaurant culture, and delivering qualityThe Package & Working Model:£50,000 basic salary + £10,000 performance bonusHybrid model: 1–2 days in Waltham Cross HQ, rest of the time remote or in the fieldSupportive commercial manager and wider operations teamFlat structure – no red tape, high trust environmentExcellent opportunity to grow with the businessIf you’re ready to bring your hospitality background into a commercial role where your industry knowledge is valued and your ideas are heard, we’d love to speak with you. Apply now or contact me directly to find out more at terri.bishop@