Culinary Strategy & Procurement Consultant

Direct Supply; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Direct Supply is seeking a Culinary Consultant to partner with senior living customers, optimizing culinary programs through data-driven analysis, menu and purchasing best practices, and technology-enabled solutions. Lead recurring consultations, analyze purchasing data and menu utilization, and guide customers in using Direct Supply culinary solutions, including Dynamic Food AI tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance resident satisfaction and operational efficiency, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in culinary consulting or foodservice operations.
• Experience with data-driven purchasing and spend management.
• Ability to travel up to 5% including Milwaukee, WI.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consultation on culinary operations and purchasing strategies.
• Lead recurring customer consultations and business reviews with data-driven insights.
• Own relationships for culinary-focused accounts and collaborate with Spend Management.
• Guide customers in using Direct Supply culinary solutions and related tech.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Influence

Culinary Expertise

Business Development

Culinary Spend Mgmt

Purchasing Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Foodservice Management or a related field

Tools

Procurement platforms

Culinary management solutions

Job description

Direct Supply is seeking a Culinary Consultant to partner with senior living customers, optimizing culinary programs through data-driven analysis, menu and purchasing best practices, and technology-enabled solutions. Lead recurring consultations, analyze purchasing data and menu utilization, and guide customers in using Direct Supply culinary solutions, including Dynamic Food AI tools.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance resident satisfaction and operational efficiency, with