Tom Stone

Product Development Manager @ itsu

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • itsu (London Area, United Kingdom)
    • Product Development Manager
      Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Food Developer
      May 2025 - Dec 2025 · 8 mos

  • The Compleat Food Group (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • Product Developer
      Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

      Lead developer on Waitrose account for mediterranean Deli, chilled desserts, ISB & food to go. - Launched successful summer snacking range - Developed and launched seasonal products such as No.1 festive macarons, xmas platters & Duchy organic Kalamata olives

    • Development chef
      May 2022 - Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Led culinary development of Mediterranean & Middle Eastern products across all major UK retailers. - Developed first to market truly authentic Arancini & Croquetas which won silver in Grocer awards - Launched multiple tapas/antipasti ranges across major UK retailers - Led development for M&S deli transformation project

    • Product Development Assistant
      Nov 2019 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for product launches across Olives, Antipasti & Continental meat categories. Working closely with large UK retailers to deliver quality continental foods. Delivered multiple food innovation sessions with customers - focusing on elevated Mediterranean cuisine

  • Chef at Beaverbrook
    Jun 2019 - Nov 2019 · 6 mos

    Worked with the freshest seasonal ingredients to produce modern Japanese dishes

  • Learning and Development Apprentice at Virgin Media
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Personal Trainer at David Lloyd Leisure
    Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    During my tenure at David Lloyd I was responsible for the following: -Delivering 1-1 sessions with clients from all different ages and walks of life. -Leading inductions for new and potential members and securing membership sales. -Taking exercise classes. I ensured my classes were tailored to the chosen members and were consistently fun and engaging. -Creating bespoke fitness and meal plans