CULINARY MANAGER (REMOTE)

Position Title: CULINARY MANAGER (REMOTE) Pay Grade: 15 Reports To: JOSH HOLLINGSHEAD Salary: $80000 - $90000 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. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job Summary: The CSM Manager of Culinary Services oversees the Culinary Specialist in their listed job duties and tasks. This position reports up to the Director of Culinary Development. The CSM Manager of Culinary Services’ overall responsibilities are to maintain and grow customer engagement, increase product compliance, and aid in growing our customer base all while being an exemplary example of CSM. This position is also directly responsible for CSM’s SES, ancillary programs and handles the Culinary Department’s needs for reporting. Responsibilities: • Conduct product cuttings to present product conversion opportunities to CSM Members. • Work with outside reporting to analyze customer purchases and align to compliant products addressing any culinary requirements. • Administer appropriate compliance reports with targeted CSM customers. • Evaluate taste testing (food cutting) results for implementation and financial measurement documentation. • Ensures proper documents are prepared ahead of business meetings and/or product cuttings i.e. nutritionals, opportunity reports, etc. • Maintain documentation of product cuttings, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes. • Compile results of conversion cutting and communicate to CSM customer, Senior Management, and Manufacturer. • Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees. • Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on compliance outcomes. • Target and evaluate new products and manufacturers that would be aligned to CSM. • Culinary Support to CSM Customers (Menu Review/Consulting/Etc) • Menu and Product Development with CSM Customers and Prospects • Review prospect usage reports and align their purchases to products with a CSM manufacturer agreements. • Research and partake in events that are important to our customers, i.e. NACUFS, NRA, etc • Aid in on-boarding and promoting ordering platform with Sysco Corporation – “Sysco Shop” • Aids in on-boarding and promoting menuing and production system. • Completes training within skill set and certifications, i.e. Serv-Safe, knife skills, trends, R&D, etc • Acts as consultant and “sounding board” for CSM customer base • Support sales staff • Aids in Supporting Direct Supplier relationships and overall sales Qualifications: • B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services, Management or related Field and/or Experience • Knowledge of Executive Chef responsibilities, systems and procedures • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular) • Hands on experience with product cutting • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment • A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements • Ability to work independently without supervision • Able to easily travel for 1-3 overnights. Apply to Foodbuy today! Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Compass 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. • Medical • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance/ AD • Disability Insurance • Retirement Plan • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) • Personal Leave • Associate Shopping Program • Health and Wellness Programs • Discount Marketplace • Identity Theft Protection • Pet Insurance • Commuter Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. Req ID: 1476832 Foodbuy Erin Gregory [[req_classification]] Apply tot his job