Sr. Manager, Menu

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

Sr. Manager, Menu

Full Time Professional Sandy Springs, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1034

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Menu will play a pivotal role in driving our menu strategy, product lifecycle, and promotional execution. We are seeking a dynamic professional with 5-8 years of experience in the restaurant industry, specializing in menu optimization, product pipeline planning, and cross-functional coordination. This role bridges strategy and field execution, ensuring our menu pipeline drives guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and brand growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar & Testing Management: Oversee and manage the comprehensive menu calendar, including scheduling and tracking all product testing phases.
• Product Pipeline & Stagegate Management: Drive the product pipeline using a structured stagegate process from ideation to launch, ensuring timely development and alignment with brand goals.
• Market Research & Industry Trends: Conduct ongoing consumer research and competitive analysis to identify emerging food trends, menu white spaces, and optimization opportunities.
• Menu Analytics: Perform deep-dive analytics on menu mix, item profitability, pricing tiers, and performance metrics to guide strategic menu engineering and optimization decisions.
• Promotional Window Coordination:Lead the seamless execution of promotional menu windows across the system, which includes:
  • Managing rollout ordering and supply chain alignment.
  • Hosting and facilitating operational training calls.
  • Crafting and distributing clear, effective field communications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5-8 years of professional experience within the restaurant or foodservice industry, with a strong focus on menu management, product development, and menu optimization.
• Skills & Expertise:
  • Demonstrated success managing product pipelines and stagegate innovation processes.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data and sales mix analytics into actionable menu strategies.
  • Strong project management capabilities, with experience coordinating multi-layered promotional calendars and field rollouts.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and cross-functional leadership skills (experience leading field communications and operational training is a must).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Culinary Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical industry experience).