In its bid to stay at the forefront of innovation and work closer with key customers, Speciality Breads has announced the latest addition to its talented team of artisan bakers in Margate. The new role is that of National Accounts Development Chef and has been filled by Neil Smith.
With nearly 20 years as a professional chef behind him, Neil started his career at the Michelin starred Old Lodge at Limpsfield and then carried on to work at various prestigious hotels and restaurants in the South East including a period at The Ritz Hotel, London.
Neil then moved into the development, marketing and product side of the industry in 2000. This sidestep saw him move first to Ferndale as their Development Chef and Innovation Development Manager before moving to Brakes where he held a variety of roles including Marketing Manager of Desserts, Bakery and Ready Meals, Bakery Sales Development Manager, Head of Food Marketing and Head of Food (Brakes Professional Food Market).
The hiring of Neil Smith is a significant sign of Speciality Breads’ desire to stay at the forefront of bakery innovation. The role will see Neil work closely alongside New Product Development Manager Stewart Smith.
MD Simon Cannell commented:
This new role is critical for the direction in which we want to take the business. Neil’s role is about developing ideas and solutions for customers and Stewart’s is about finding ways to turn those ideas into reality. Having worked with Neil for a number of years, I knew that he was a perfect fit for our business. He has a broad skill set, vast experience and has always been great at developing instant rapport with customers of all sizes. He’s absolutely our kind of people!”
Neil Smith said:
When Simon told me the vision for the brand it was something I just couldn’t say no to so I’m thrilled and excited to be part of the team. Everything that Speciality Breads stands for is what I believe in; great quality British ingredients, hand finished products and a true passion for what we do. I can’t wait to share that with our customers, both current and new.”
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