Minimum three years of experience in a related role, ideally in restaurant operations or food service.
Strong negotiation, organizational, decision-making, and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel for data manipulation and reporting.
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel to various locations.
Responsibilities
Manage product assortments and specifications to identify market opportunities.
Maintain vendor pricing agreements and ensure compliance with pricing strategies.
Collaborate with culinary teams to establish and communicate brand identity initiatives.
Oversee vendor and distribution relationships to optimize procurement and logistics.
Ensure product quality and service standards are met across all restaurants.
Assist purchasing teams by keeping abreast of corporate objectives and category trends.
Participate in annual reviews and attend industry tradeshows for market insights.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
Dynamic work environment that encourages daily challenges and agility.
Collaboration across various departments within the organization.
Engagement with innovative culinary leads and industry trends.
Compatibility with core company values promoting integrity, quality, and a fun work atmosphere.
Full Job Description
About The Job
As a Category Manager you will be responsible for the following:
Manages product assortment and product specifications in assigned categories, identifies and addresses opportunities within the business and the market, to maximize opportunities.
Maintains vendor pricing agreements and pricing compliance.
Works closely with culinary leads to drive brand identity models.
Manages vendors and distribution sources to ensure optimum relationships exist to support the procurement and logistic functions.
Establishes and enforces product quality and service levels for all restaurants.
Keeps current with corporate objectives and assists the purchasing team to ensure goals are met.
Effectively communicates the latest programs to culinary teams and operations leaders.
Works with culinary leads on the sourcing of new items, and delisting decisions.
Manages the renewal of current and new vendor contracts programs and agreements.
Works collaboratively with all departments across the organization.
Participates and assists in the planning, execution, and delivery of annual category reviews.
Attend tradeshows and conferences to identify new vendors/products and market trends.
Performs other duties as assigned.
About You
A minimum of three years of experience in a related role, restaurant operations, and food service is an asset.
Comfortable working in an agile environment.
Strong negotiation, organizational, decision-making, and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organization, diligence, and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
A valid driver's license in good standing with access to a vehicle is required as there may be some occasional travel to various restaurant, trade show, or vendor locations.
Analytical thinker, successful in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Ability to foster strong relationships with vendors, and internal departments.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be able to create reports and spreadsheets, and export and manipulate data.
Possess five values that define our people:
Possess five values that define our people:
Hospitality. Enhancing the dignity, comfort and well-being of Our People
Authenticity. Being forthright, truthful and transparent with Our People
Quality. Working to always improve the experience of Our People
Fun. Bringing the spirit of laughter, celebration, sharing and joy to Our People
Courage. Acting with conviction in the balanced interest of Our People
