Senior Deli & Bakery Category Lead - Central Kitchen, Hybrid

Uwajimaya; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Competitive wages

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Uwajimaya seeks a Senior Category Manager for Deli & Bakery in Seattle to develop and execute strategic plans, manage assortment, and drive sales and profitability across in-store and central kitchen SKUs. The role emphasizes Japanese & Pan‑Asian foods, vendor management, and strong collaboration with deli teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in deli/bakery operations and category management, with a BA in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in service deli or bakery operations, retail category management, and purchasing.
• Experience in running or managing a commercial kitchen is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify trends and optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Collaborate with store Deli Managers to create new products for central kitchen and stores.
• Oversee labeling, packaging, costs, and margins of scratch-made assortments.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
• Monitor category performance and drive action plans for improvements.

Skills

Deli operations

Bakery operations

Category management

Purchasing

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Office suite

Job description

Uwajimaya seeks a Senior Category Manager for Deli & Bakery in Seattle to develop and execute strategic plans, manage assortment, and drive sales and profitability across in-store and central kitchen SKUs. The role emphasizes Japanese & Pan‑Asian foods, vendor management, and strong collaboration with deli teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in deli/bakery operations and category management, with a BA in a related field.