Chief, Food Development

Army and Air Force Exchange Service (nonappropriated fund)

$110K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years in hotel/restaurant management, or Bachelor's degree with 6 years in the same field
  • 3 years of experience in multi-unit restaurant management
  • Knowledge of food policies and regulatory compliance
  • Experience in vendor management and contract execution
  • Strong analytical skills to assess market conditions and trends

Responsibilities

  • Lead brand outreach initiatives to enhance service offerings
  • Oversee food training programs and manage the corporate training budget
  • Collaborate with contracting teams for effective vendor partnerships
  • Establish and maintain food policies for compliance and consistency
  • Analyze market conditions to support strategic decision making
  • Manage audit responses and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Perform additional assigned duties

Benefits

  • Onsite work schedule at Exchange HQ in Dallas, TX
  • No remote work is authorized
  • Relocation entitlements/allowances may be available for eligible associates
Full Job Description
Job Description

Oversees and manages brand outreach initiatives including commercial leasing activities and oversees Name Brand Fast Food (NBFF) and food training programs, including management of the corporate training budget and program effectiveness. Collaborates with the contracting team and Services Business Managers to support vendor partnerships and timely contract execution, establishes and maintains food policies to ensure compliance, and analyzes market conditions to inform strategic decision making.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

  • Work Schedule - Onsite (Exchange HQ, Dallas TX)
  • Remote/Telework is not authorized, per Presidential Memorandum, "Return to In-Person Work".
  • PCS is authorized for eligible associates. Relocation entitlements/allowances may vary.


Job Qualifications

Eight years of experience in hotel/restaurant management with three years of experience in multi-unit restaurant management.

OR

Bachelor's degree with six years of experience in hotel/restaurant management with three years of experience in multi-unit restaurant management.

Major Duties

Leads and oversees the initiation and execution of brand outreach initiatives to expand Exchange service offerings and support strategic business objectives.
Oversees NBFF and food training programs, including management of the corporate training budget and evaluation of program effectiveness to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborates with the contracting team to support effective vendor partnerships, ensure alignment with organizational objectives, and facilitate timely execution of contracts and agreements.
Establishes, implements, and maintains food policies to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Manages audit response activities, including corrective action planning, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Researches and analyzes market conditions to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, supporting informed decision making and strategic planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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