CATEGORY MANAGER FOOD SERVICE

The Category Manager - Food Service role focuses on managing food and beverage programs, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality products that meet brand standards and safety protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities :

• Drive the sales growth of food and beverage programs.
• Identify opportunities for improving margins and introducing new products.
• Develop communication plans to ensure all stakeholders are aligned during product rollouts.
• Ensure that products and services are delivered on time, at the agreed price, and meet the company’s quality standards.
• Build relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure the best product selection possible and cost efficiency.
• Develop and document operational processes for food service and beverage programs.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., Pricebook team) to ensure proper recipe setup, pricing, and cost management
• Implement and monitor the execution of food and beverage programs, ensuring high standards in food preparation, portion control, presentation, and cost control.
• Provide operational support, ensuring food service meets company expectations for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, quality standards, and cost control measures.
• Monitor operations to ensure all food and beverage programs are operating within budget and aligned with company goals.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS :

Required :

Preferred :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

The Parker Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker’s does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.