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Category Manager – Pastry

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Category Manager – Pastry

Location: North West London – Hybrid

Salary: c.£65,000 + Car Allowance + Performance Bonus

The Opportunity

On behalf of one of the UK’s most prestigious purveyors of fine foods, we are seeking a commercially astute Category Manager to lead their Pastry & Bakery division.

Our client is a world-class distributor, sourcing the highest quality ingredients—from artisan chocolates and rare vanillas to technical pastry essentials—for the country’s most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star hotels, and luxury retailers. This is a senior, hands-on role where culinary passion meets high-level commercial strategy.

The Role

As Category Manager, you will hold full P&L accountability for the Pastry category. You will act as the business’s subject-matter expert, ensuring the portfolio remains ahead of global trends while driving maximum profitability.

  * Strategic Growth: Develop and execute the category plan, identifying opportunities to broaden or refine the range based on market movements and seasonal shifts.

  * Supplier Diplomacy: Build and maintain high-level relationships with global artisan producers, negotiating costs, supply reliability, and service levels.

  * Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of up to 3 direct reports, fostering a culture of proactivity and excellence.

  * Cross-Functional Impact: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Development Chefs to provide the technical product knowledge and commercial context needed to win in the market.

  * Financial Rigour: Support margin performance through precise pricing strategies, demand planning, and stock management.

The Ideal Candidate

  * At least 3+ years of management experience within food distribution, specifically possessing deep technical knowledge of the Pastry sector.

  * You have an entrepreneurial mindset and aren't afraid to make data-driven, "uncomfortable" decisions to protect the company's interests.

  * Strong analytical skills (Excel/ERP) and an eye for detail. Knowledge of UK P.O.A.O import regulations.

  * A natural communicator who can influence internal leadership and negotiate effectively with international suppliers

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