Director Deli and Food Service

Lunds & Byerlys; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunds & Byerlys in Edina, MN is seeking a Full Time Director of Deli and Food Service to drive strategy, sales and profitability across deli, merchandising, sourcing and private label items. The role leads procurement, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations while partnering with manufacturing and R&D teams.

You will build a strong team, align internal and external stakeholders, and mentor staff to exceed financial and service goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business or related field.
• Ten+ years of leadership experience including responsibility for sales and profitability, budgeting, procurement and merchandising.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, customer focus and project management skills.
• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic vision for the deli and food service departments, incorporating consumer food trends, merchandising, and product offerings.
• Lead and inspire innovative products and programs that maximize trend-forward offerings in support of brand strategies.
• Drive innovation in food service by identifying emerging consumer needs and collaborating with operations, manufacturing and R&D to develop and pilot new items.
• Develop private label and signature item strategies to support brand identity and profitability objectives.
• Provide leadership for sales, profitability, and payroll to meet financial goals.
• Train, develop, and coach staff; manage performance to accomplish department objectives.
• Identify opportunities for employee development to grow bench strength.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales & profitability

Budgeting

Procurement & merchandising

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Lunds & Byerlys as a Full Time Director Deli and Food Service and take the next exciting step in your career!

COMPENSATION AND WORK ARRANGEMENT

The starting compensation range for this role is $116,000-168,000 per year. Additionally this role is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan of up to 20% of base salary earned based on achieved role specific and company metrics.

This position works 5 days a week onsite at our corporate office in downtown Edina.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Lunds & Byerlys is committed to taking care of the employees who take care of our customers. We are committed to creating work environments centered around the values of hospitality, teamwork, and opportunity. Lunds & Byerlys is committed to providing equal opportunities to all interested and qualified candidates. Our culture is based in teamwork, innovation, and respect. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are as a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2026.

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members. Our benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with various health spending and savings accounts. We provide supplemental free on-demand healthcare and generous paid time off. Additionally, team members can take advantage of 401(k) matching and other value-added benefits focused on overall health and wellness.

JOB SUMMARY

The director sets the strategic direction for the deli and food service operation and is accountable for its sales and profitability. The role leads procurement, merchandising, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations, and partners with manufacturing and research and development teams to develop private label and signature items. The director builds and develops a strong team and keeps internal and external stakeholders aligned on department strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.

• Provide leadership in establishing the strategic vision and direction for the deli and food service departments, incorporating consumer food trends, competitive developments, merchandising, and product offerings
• Lead and inspire innovative products and programs that maximize trend-forward offerings in support of the brand strategies
• Drive innovation in food service by identifying emerging consumer needs and culinary trends; partnering with retail operations, internal manufacturing facilities, and the R&D team to develop and pilot new menu offerings, service concepts, and preparation methods; and scaling successful initiatives that enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiency
• Develop private label and signature item strategies to successfully support the brand identity and maximize sales and profitability objectives
• Provide leadership for sales, profitability, and payroll that supports and contributes to the achievement of the company’s financial goals
• Train, develop, and coach staff, assign responsibility, and manage performance to ensure the accomplishment of department objectives
• Identify and develop opportunities for employee development to grow our company’s bench strength
• Develop and execute a wide and varied range of promotional programs including seasonal, event, lifestyle, and item driven programs that successfully support and achieve sales, profitability and brand management objectives
• Develop and execute procurement, merchandising, pricing and promotion strategies that support and promote the brand management objectives
• Negotiate purchase contracts, buying agreements and promotional programs that secure the lowest cost of goods and most favorable terms on the products and services that represent the quality, variety and selection objectives
• Review financial performance reports and analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities to obtain cost savings objectives through efficient planning of resources, including labor
• Source and develop supplier relations that promote the development of business strategies that assure effective utilization of supplier programs and services and support the achievement of sales, profitability and brand management objectives
• Participate in the development of sales objectives for assigned product areas and establish programs and services that maximize the accomplishment of such objectives
• Develop communication models that ensure key stakeholders including retail, wholesale supplier, vendor and other personnel have information, tools, resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education
   1. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or the equivalent knowledge gained from experience within the functional area
2. Experience
   1. Ten or more years of related leadership experience including responsibility for sales and profitability, budgeting, procurement and merchandising along with a proven record of success in developing product strategies, category management, pricing, promotions and merchandising
3. Licensing Required
   1. Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle
4. LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, communicates effectively, customer focus and instills trust.
5. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   1. A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor
   2. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
   3. Strong communication skills, human relations and project management skills
   4. Innovative, resourceful and analytical thinking abilities
   5. Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects
   6. Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
   7. Ability to delegate and follow through
   8. Ability to provide motivation and leadership
   9. Strong organizational abilities
   10. Project management, sound judgment and decision making abilities
   11. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE

Equipment Used

Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

The actual rate of pay offered within the range may depend on several factors such as skills, knowledge, expertise, and experience. Our organization also considers internal equity when making job offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

ABOUT LUNDS & BYERLYS

Family-owned for over 80 years, Lunds & Byerlys is a grocery retailer rooted in the family tradition of quality, value, and service. Not only do we offer convenient, healthy, and contemporary delectables, we believe in giving our grocery customers the same personal attention and exceptional value we would expect for our own family. Our employees are chosen for their expertise and dedication in giving our grocery customers the best shopping experience possible. Which is why we offer competitive wages, great benefits and perks, and an amazing company culture.

GET STARTED WITH OUR TEAM!

If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team.