Senior Kitchen Design and Developments Manager

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Senior Kitchen Design and Developments Manager

HM - Rino Scalco / Ashley Kay

Recruiter - Nick Upton

Deliveroo

Deliveroo's mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders.We continue to operate in a competitive marketplace but have achieved so much over the past year, including significant growth in our HOP, Grocery, Editions, Signature & Plus businesses. We continue to innovate and challenge ourselves on what we should deliver next to achieve our mission. We are investing and building out teams to help us launch new innovative products. It's an exciting time to join and while we have made great progress, we are just getting started!

We are seeking a Senior Kitchen Design and Developments Manager to lead the end-to-end development of our Editions Kitchens. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of kitchen builds, from initial design and contractor management to final handover. You will manage a high volume of projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner Onboarding: Play a key role in the onboarding process for incoming restaurant partners/brands.
• Project Management: Lead kitchen builds from conception to completion, including design, contractor oversight, and MEP work. You will manage a portfolio of over 15 projects at once, using our development tracking tools to monitor progress.
• Supplier and Asset Management: Source and negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and oversee the selection and maintenance of all kitchen equipment. This includes conducting asset audits and managing disposal processes.
• Budget and Stakeholder Management: Own and track project budgets, ensuring all financial documentation is meticulously maintained. You will be the primary point of contact for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, partners, finance, and leadership teams.
• Operational Support: Maintain all project documentation and provide crucial support to our R&M team, helping with escalations and asset replacement processes.

Project-Based Work

• You will also drive key strategic projects, including:
• Developing and managing global tracking systems for projects and budgets.
• Collaborating with the commercial and central operations teams to create reports on kitchen ROI and financial performance.
• Leading sustainability initiatives, such as the rollout of new technologies to improve energy efficiency.
• Working with internal and external teams to launch new kitchen setups, partner contracts, and technologies that improve workflow and reduce operational costs.
• Managing contractor relationships and addressing performance issues to ensure project quality and efficiency.

Workplace & Diversity

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth and relocation. We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgment when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing startups in an incredibly exciting space.