Manager Nutrition & Recipe Data

Cracker Barrel; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance & Disability

Paid Vacation & EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Discount on Cracker Barrel items

Exclusive Biscuit Perks

Job summary

Cracker Barrel is seeking a Nutrition Subject Matter Expert to lead nutrition analysis, labeling, allergen management, and regulatory compliance across core menus and promotions. You will own nutrition data, recipe data governance, and costing, partnering with Culinary Innovation to translate development data into validated product data and downstream systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in nutrition or related field, 5+ years in nutrition/recipe management, and RD/RDN certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in nutrition, recipe management, product costing, or related functions.
• RD or RDN certification required.
• Restaurant/foodservice experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and leading teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Cracker Barrel's nutrition SME, handling nutrition analysis, labeling, allergen management, ingredient statements, and regulatory compliance.
• Own and maintain nutrition data and systems for menus, tests, promotions, channels, and guest resources.
• Own recipe data governance, establishing standards to ensure data accuracy and validation.
• Collaborate with Culinary Innovation and cross-functional teams to translate recipes into approved data and downstream systems.
• Lead recipe costing governance and supervise the Food Cost Analyst.
• Coach and develop the Food Cost Analyst, setting priorities and processes.
• Monitor nutrition trends, regulatory developments, and advise on implications.
• Identify improvements to systems, processes, reporting, and workflows.

Skills

Nutrition analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data governance

Recipe costing

Food cost analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Food Science/Culinary Science

Job description

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. At the Store Support Center, we're in the business of serving those who serve our guests. Whether you're designing solutions, telling our story, or setting our teams up for success, your work makes a difference every single day. Here, the work means more because we take pride in doing it together. So, join our team and find your place, because here...we're all in good company.

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment

• Serve as Cracker Barrel's nutrition subject matter expert, responsible for nutrition analysis, labeling, allergen management, ingredient statements, and regulatory compliance.
• Own and maintain nutrition data and related systems, ensuring accurate and timely information for core menus, tests, promotions, digital channels, and guest-facing nutrition and allergen resources.
• Own recipe data governance, establishing standards and controls to ensure recipe, nutrition, allergen, and costing data is accurate, consistent, and validated throughout product development and commercialization.
• Partner with Culinary Innovation and cross-functional teams to ensure recipes and supporting data are accurately translated from development into approved product data and downstream business systems.
• Lead recipe costing governance and oversee the Food Cost Analyst responsible for day-to-day recipe costing and food cost analysis, ensuring reliable information to support product development and business decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Food Cost Analyst, establishing clear priorities, standards, processes, and expectations.
• Monitor nutrition trends, consumer needs, and regulatory developments and provide recommendations regarding potential implications and opportunities for the business.
• Identify and lead improvements to recipe, nutrition, and costing systems, processes, reporting, and workflows to increase accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in nutrition, recipe management, product costing, foodservice systems, or related functions.
• Restaurant or foodservice industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and business processes preferred.
• Prior people leadership experience preferred.
• Certification: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required

Focus on You

We're all about making sure you're taken care of too. Here's what's in it for you:

• Good Work Deserves Good Pay: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities

• Support That Goes Beyond the Clock: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program

• Grow and Thrive Your Way: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development

• Culture of Belonging:Support that starts on day one | Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive | Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together

• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program

• More Perks, Just Because: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items | Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!

A Little About Us

Since 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a place to gather around delicious food, abundant servings, unexpected finds, and a warm welcome. Over time, it's become even more - somewhere folks can reconnect and feel at home. With more than 70,000 team members nationwide, we take pride in our roots -- always serving up more than a meal.

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.