About Us
We are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. We change how people shop, cook and eat food at home.
Powered by data and a love of food, we're a recipe box company that disrupts the sector, and we're passionate about our diverse team and customers.
All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, hitting goals quickly, and respecting the people we work with.
Job Description
You'll be at the heart of Gousto's food operations in Ireland as a Food Commercial Manager. Reporting to the Head of Food Development and Trading, you will lead menu creation, drive food strategy, and manage key food marketing initiatives. You'll work cross-functionally with teams across Ireland and the UK, ensuring that our food proposition delights customers and drives commercial success.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact, shape the future of Gousto in Ireland, and be part of a rapidly scaling business.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead menu creation and execution to ensure our offering remains innovative, high-quality, and commercially optimized
* Owning and managing weekly menu performance, utilizing key food metrics and customer insights to drive continuous improvement
* Developing and delivering a food marketing calendar in collaboration with the local marketing team, ensuring strong customer engagement
* Managing and delivering complex food-related projects, working closely with teams across customer, technology, and supply chain
* Monitoring the competitive landscape and identifying opportunities to enhance our food proposition
* Driving strategic decision-making through the development of financial models and business cases
* Championing menu iterations and problem-solving to enhance quality and consistency
* Working closely with UK-based teams including Buying, Food Technical, Marketing Tech, Data, and Planning to align strategies and initiatives
* Supporting the General Manager for ROI as part of the wider Republic of Ireland management team
What We're Looking For
* A commercially minded professional who can make data-driven decisions under pressure
* Experience in commercial leadership within a fast-growing or new market launch environment
* Skills in commercial strategy, project management, and analytics, ideally within the food industry
* A collaborative leader who can build relationships and influence stakeholders
* Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
* Passion for food, with a keen eye for trends, quality, and customer preferences
Additional Information
We care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business, we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to create an environment where everyone can be themselves. Everyone is welcome, and we're looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Don't worry if you don't tick every box – we recommend applying anyway so we can review your profile.
For roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.
If you have a disability that you're worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.
We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.