Whether you're already a CTO or you're ready to take that next step, you'll be excited by solving complex problems, and utilising AI to build smarter software for restaurants. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll work closely together to embed AI across our products, lead our engineering organisation and support Foodhub's continued international growth.
We're a founder-led business where speed matters, ideas evolve quickly and everyone is expected to contribute beyond their own function.We're looking for someone who enjoys building, solving complex technical challenges, and turning innovative ideas into practical solutions.
Requirements
Technology Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute Foodhub’s global technology strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape long-term company strategy and innovation roadmap.
Ensure technology capabilities support scalability, reliability, and competitive advantage.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and differentiation.
Platform & Product Delivery
Oversee the design, development, and delivery of Foodhub’s core platform, products, and services.
Ensure high-quality, scalable, and resilient systems that support global operations.
Drive best practices in software development, architecture, and engineering excellence.
Work closely with product and commercial teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.
Engineering & Team Leadership
Build, lead, and scale a high-performing global engineering and technology organisation.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop leadership capability within engineering teams across multiple regions.
Attract, retain, and develop top technical talent.
Infrastructure, Security & Reliability
Oversee global technology infrastructure, ensuring performance, scalability, and uptime.
Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance standards across all markets.
Implement best-in-class DevOps, cloud, and system monitoring practices.
Manage risk and ensure business continuity through strong technical governance.
Data & Technology Enablement
Champion data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
Oversee data architecture, analytics capabilities, and platform integrations.
Drive the use of automation, AI, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Process, Systems & Transformation
Establish scalable development processes, tools, and frameworks.
Lead technology transformation initiatives to support business growth and efficiency.
Ensure alignment between global teams, systems, and operational requirements.
Financial & Vendor Management
Manage technology budgets, ensuring efficient investment and strong return on spend.
Evaluate and manage third-party vendors, platforms, and partnerships.
Identify opportunities to optimise costs and improve technology ROI.
Key Experience
Proven experience as a CTO or in a senior technology leadership role within a large-scale, global organisation.
Direct experience within the food ordering, hospitality technology, marketplace, or POS/EPOS industry is highly desirable.
Strong background in building and scaling high-availability, customer-facing platforms.
Experience leading large, distributed engineering teams across multiple regions.
Deep technical expertise in modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and scalable systems.
Demonstrated success in driving technology transformation and innovation.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance.
Experience aligning technology strategy with commercial and operational objectives.
Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence at executive and board level.
Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Key Skills & Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong technical depth and execution capability.
Innovative and forward-looking with a passion for technology and product excellence.
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
Results-driven with a focus on delivery, quality, and scalability.
Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Culturally aware with experience working across global markets.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.
Benefits
●150K-250K
●Health Insurance
●Dental
●Pension
●Death in Service
Skills Required
- Proven experience as a CTO or in a senior technology leadership role within a large-scale, global organization
- Direct experience in food ordering, hospitality technology, marketplace, or POS/EPOS industries
- Experience building and scaling high-availability, customer-facing platforms
- Experience leading large, distributed engineering teams across multiple regions
- Deep technical expertise in modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure, and scalable systems
- Demonstrated success driving technology transformation and innovation
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance
- Experience aligning technology strategy with commercial and operational objectives
- Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence executive and board-level stakeholders
- Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong technical depth, strategic thinking, execution capability, and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Resilience, adaptability, and experience working across global markets
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis
What We Do
Foodhub is a food-technology company that operates a cloud-based online ordering marketplace for food delivery and takeaway. Founded in Stoke-on-Trent, it provides technology solutions for restaurants, takeaways, and stadiums, including online ordering, customer engagement, integrated EPOS, marketplace listing, and point-of-sale hardware. Its platform helps food businesses connect with customers, streamline operations, and grow revenue across multiple international markets through digital tools.
