Senior Menu Strategy & Lifecycle Manager

Ascent Hospitality Management; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality Management seeks a Sr. Manager, Menu in Sandy Springs, GA. The role focuses on menu strategy, lifecycle management, and promotional execution, requiring 5-8 years in the restaurant industry and deep expertise in menu optimization and cross-functional coordination.

The position bridges strategy and field execution, driving guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and brand growth through structured product development and testing processes.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience in restaurant/foodservice with focus on menu management and optimization.
• Experience managing product pipelines and stagegate processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Calendar & Testing Management for the menu calendar and testing phases.
• Drive Product Pipeline & Stagegate from ideation to launch.
• Conduct Market Research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Perform Menu Analytics on mix, profitability, pricing, and performance.
• Coordinate Promotional Windows, including rollout, training calls, and field communications.

Skills

Menu management

Product development

Menu optimization

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ascent Hospitality Management seeks a Sr. Manager, Menu in Sandy Springs, GA. The role focuses on menu strategy, lifecycle management, and promotional execution, requiring 5-8 years in the restaurant industry and deep expertise in menu optimization and cross-functional coordination.

The position bridges strategy and field execution, driving guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and brand growth through structured product development and testing processes.