CULINARY IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group, North America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Foodbuy, a Compass Group subsidiary, seeks a Category Development Culinary Implementation Manager to leverage insights from finance, category development and sourcing. You will analyze product specifications and purchasing data, document feedback, and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Position is based in Charlotte, NC, with responsibility spanning multiple sectors and collaboration with VP-level leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Culinary degree required; at least 3 years in food service.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities within timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop action plans to improve purchasing program compliance.
• Lead dialogue across Category Development, Sourcing and Account Management teams.
• Lead Steps 2/5 in Sourcing projects with data validation and product specs.
• Establish and execute strategic purchasing initiatives to drive compliance and revenues.
• Coordinate product cuttings, analyses and documentation for projects.
• Integrate documentation into internal systems for easy future reference.
• Coordinate samples and gather customer feedback from manufacturers.
• Perform nutritional/specification analysis to validate wellness initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Culinary Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who is Foodbuy?

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.

Why Foodbuy?

We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.

Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST , which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.

Job Summary

The mission of the Category Development Culinary Implementation Manager is to leverage insights & data from finance, category development and sourcing to support the Culinary Implementation team’s goals of confirming accuracy & stakeholder alignment amongst stakeholders and facilitating implementation of sector and category strategies. This position is focused on analyzing product specifications and purchasing data, documenting feedback throughout the project lifecycle, and effectively communicating insights to our stakeholders. Target stakeholders include Sector Culinary Vice Presidents, Foodbuy Category Development & Sourcing departments, and Directors & Vice Presidents of the Account Management team. By prioritizing product quality & value, integrating Foodbuy and sector goals, and ensuring timely & accurate implementation of process steps, the Culinary Implementation Manager supports the key ingredients in our organizational recipe for development success.

Position will be located in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate action plans to improve customer compliance to purchasing programs and support conversion priorities
• Lead dialogue amongst Category Development Managers, Sourcing Managers, and the Account Management teams, working across stakeholders to achieve operational goals and deliver on purchasing initiatives
• Lead Steps 2/5 in all Sourcing projects with data analytics, validating business needs and specifications, confirming product quality and attributes
• Lead customers in establishing and executing strategic purchasing initiatives to drive compliance and purchasing revenues though MOG management
• Coordinate internal & external product cuttings and showcases including full product analysis and detailed documentation of results
• Integrate documentation into internal systems to ensure ease of reference in the future
• Coordinate samples and gather feedback from customers working directly with manufacturers
• Coordinate nutritional/specification analysis to validate compliance with key wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate has earned a Bachelor’s or Culinary Degree with a minimum of 3 years food service experience
• Exercise organizational skills, supporting multiple project tasks within timelines
• Interpersonal communication, written & verbal, keeping all teams on task & delivering on project management timelines
• Strong professional presentation and interpersonal skills combined with good verbal and written communication skills
• Energy to operate at pace in a rapidly changing environment and manage multiple agendas
• Networking skills: ability to collaborate with multiple work groups
• Proficiency with MS Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Maintain and contribute to the development of the Compass/ Foodbuy brand by representing the company in a professional and positive manner

Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.