SENIOR CULINARY CONSULTANT - REMOTE Job at Compass Group, Charlotte, NC

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  • Compass Group
  • Charlotte, NC

Job Description

SENIOR CULINARY CONSULTANT - REMOTEClick Here to Apply OnlineJob Description Salary: $90,000 - 100,000 (commensurate with experience)Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible Who is Foodbuy?We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world's largest contract food and support services provider. Why Foodbuy?We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates' careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment. Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.Job Summary The primary duty of this position is leading a team to analyze customer business models to provide value-added support and analysis to increase company purchasing income by improving compliance to negotiated programs. Duties include suggesting products and improved processes benefiting productivity and profitability. Responsibilities: Develop and initiate action plans to improve customer compliance to purchasing programs and to support conversion initiatives. Identify opportunities through trends, feedback, and competitive insight. Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and thoroughness in the execution of complex projects. Plans and conducts independent research projects and participates in the development of project objectives. Identify consumer food trends, review customer & consumer feedback and competitive insight, and establish innovative food concepts in our strategic food program. Introduce and inform customer about contracted products with emphasis on specific brands and partnering manufacturers to include groceries, meat, produce, specialty, beverage, COP, and disposables. Demonstrate potential solutions including culinary, ideation, multi-task preparation and presentation of product. Assist customers in establishing and executing strategic purchasing initiatives to drive revenues and contract utilization. Provide reporting to measure impact of culinary activities for tracking, key performance indicators, customer follow up and case studies. Serve as product knowledge expert for support in conversion activities and opportunity analysis review. Support culinary activities for onboarding new customers. Support product match and mapping activities as requested. Coordinate product cuttings and showcases including ordering product, creating collateral and follow ups as needed for team members. Work with manufacturers on any product or program related activities. Establish a strong partnership with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure agreed-upon needs are met Promote process improvements, services and solutions within assigned business segment to potential customers. Actively pursue continuous learning of industry knowledge to ensure selection and delivery of best insights for usage with customer. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. 5+ years related experience required. Strong culinary background and/or operational background preferred. Product development and/or training experience is a plus. Strong interpersonal, project management and communication skills, and demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Extremely Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Supply chain, Power BI, conversion file experience a plus. Problem solver Strong organizational skills needed to manage multiple projects. Ability to work in groups as well as individually while holding multiple stakeholders accountable to outcomes. Able to multi-task concurrent projects with quick deadlines Ability to travel up to 30% annually.Apply to Foodbuy todayFoodbuy is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Req ID:1360629FoodbuyMargaret Lovette[[req_classification]]

Compass Group

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