Menu Strategy Analyst

Homechef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) program

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking a Menu Strategy Analyst to assist in planning menus and conducting performance analysis. The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree and at least two years of related experience, notably in a fast-paced environment.

This role involves managing menu planning processes, executing KPI tracking, and providing valuable feedback on meals. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a rigorous fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Passion for food and can taste various types of meals.

Responsibilities

• Support menu planning and execution processes.
• Execute KPI tracking and analysis for menus.
• Lead the meal selection process and provide feedback.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets experience

Project management

Independent self-starter

Ability to provide feedback on food

Education

Completion of a four‑year degree program in a related field

Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better‑for‑you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein‑packed, fiber‑rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto‑friendly, and dietitian‑approved.

The Menu Strategy Analyst will assist with planning the Home Chef Ecommerce menus. This requires involvement in the meal R&D process and planning, supporting menu development, execution, and maintaining menu planning tools and KPI tracking.

Detailed Responsibilities

Menu Planning

• Support the balancing and publishing process with tactical inputs in Home Chef systems (e.g. Admin) for Core, Family, and Extras menus
• Perform ad-hoc analysis requests to identify and implement actionable takeaways for future menus
• Collect cross‑functional menu requests and ensure execution including but not limited to aging inventory depletions, partnership requests, etc.
• Work collaboratively with both menu team and cross‑functional partners on strategic recommendations for solving menu issues (e.g. over/under food cost, cross‑functional meeting representative)

Menu Performance Tracking

• Execute weekly and monthly KPI tracking and analysis of menus – including financial (revenue, food, and margin) metrics and other quantitative (rating) or qualitative (reviews) metrics; this can also include helping track acquisition or marketing promotions
• Track competitor product offerings and promotions
• Support development and maintenance of R&D and various Menu Strategy team tools within Google Workspace

R&D Process Planning

• Lead the meal selection process including preparing the data, leading the meeting, and allocating meals to menus
• Support weekly recipe ideation process identifying redundancies in concepts and aggregating feedback for discussion
• Taste and provide feedback on new meals
• Lead sampling for Extras program – preparing items, tracking results, and communicating next steps with cross‑functional partners

General Menu Maintenance

• Review weekly menus to ensure all products (e.g. meal kits, extras) are merchandised/assigned accurately and meet production guardrails
• Execute any ad‑hoc menu changes and communicate changes to cross‑functional partners
• Review bank of successful recipes for future menu uses including reviewing ongoing weekly meal performance for bank consideration

Qualifications

• Completion of a four‑year degree program in a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a rigorous fast‑paced work environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and initiatives simultaneously with a results‑oriented approach
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets experience
• Independent self‑starter inclined towards finding solutions without significant oversight
• Passion for food and must be able to taste and provide thorough feedback on every meal and ingredient sample test in the kitchen (includes vegetarian, pork, chicken, steak, and seafood)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401(k) program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

Compensation

Illinois Pay Range: $60,000 – $75,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

Home Chef welcomes people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at [e-mail].