Food Category Development Director Job at 14forty (Chertsey)

Ses category development director

This is a senior leadership role focused on growth, expansion and reinvention. R...

Location

United Kingdom , Chertsey

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior commercial leadership within non‑food, indirect procurement, services or multi‑category environments
Strong background in procurement, category or commercial strategy
Proven success driving growth, expansion or transformation of category portfolios
Ability to influence credibly with senior clients and suppliers
Strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking
Track record of building and developing high‑performing teams

Job Responsibility

Define and lead Foodbuy’s SES commercial strategy across supplies, equipment and services
Drive a mindset shift from transactional procurement to growth‑led category development
Identify and unlock new category opportunities, adjacencies and routes to market
Expand and reposition the SES offer to deliver greater relevance, choice and value for clients
Build a diverse supplier ecosystem, including strategic partners and SMEs
Translate client needs into scalable, compelling SES propositions
Strengthen strategic supplier relationships while welcoming innovation and disruption
Work collaboratively across sourcing, category, account management and operations
Represent Foodbuy credibly with senior clients, suppliers and industry stakeholders
Build, mentor and energise a high‑performing SES commercial team

Fulltime

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective o...

Location

Japan , Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

Four Seasons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office
Comply with and enforce Four Seasons' Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
Plan, organize, lead and control different projects and activities within the F&B team
Identify coaching moments and ensure that those moments become opportunities of learning and development for the F&B team
Establish a rapport with the F&B team and other divisions within the hotel
Have a global working perspective and excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Great understanding of Self-Esteem and Self-Actualization of Team and ensure proper support and help is provided whenever needed
Have the ability to supervise the day-to-day duties of the F&B team and assist as necessary
Hold monthly department meetings with F&B Staff to ensure communication and address any issues that are affecting the team
Participate in and develop staff training programs and development plans in order to minimize staff turnover and maintain high morale. Particular emphasis should be given to those individuals qualifying for future advancement

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership and management within the Food & Beverage Division by establishing plans of character, integrity, and quality which result in the long-range continued growth and profitability of the division and Hotel
Plan, organize, direct, control and deliver service excellence throughout the areas of responsibility within the Food & Beverage Division while supervising the work of employees and managers to ensure annual KPI goals are achieved

Fulltime

Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

Provide leadership and management for the Food & Beverage Division by establishi...

Location

China , Hangzhou

Salary:

Not provided

Four Seasons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 8 years’ experience in related position with Four Seasons or other organization
Mandarin Speaking is required
Being calm and patient and being of service passion. Team player. Being fair and responsible. Be passion and love working
Be familiar with computer software including Microsoft, CAD. Be of excellent business writing skills
Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Logic, eye for details, approachable and willing to help
Proven leadership skills in a hotel/resort environment
Highest level of integrity and transparency
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work with cross-functional teams, to negotiate resources and influence stakeholders, and to gain acceptance of and commitment to plans, ideas, initiatives, etc.

Job Responsibility

Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in the Food & Beverage Division through effective management and leadership to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met, long-range strategic planning for outlet operation
Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, policy making, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit in the division and hotel
The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with regular guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons through effective marketing and personal relationships
The ability to work closely with the General Manager and Planning Committee to design effective menus, wine lists, and amenity options while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price
Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
Comply with Four Seasons Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors
Assist with service of food items to guests
Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas
Create and post employee schedules

What we offer

Competitive Salary, wages and benefits
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
Employee service awards
Employee activities

Fulltime

Food Service Director

The Food Operations Director is responsible for all aspects of leading food oper...

Location

United States of America , Akron

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Creates annual operations strategy
Monitors financial, operational, and other information
Uses financial metrics including EBITDA, EBIT, and ROI
Takes ownership for all people, operational, and financial metrics
Recruits, interviews, selects, hires, and completes onboarding for Food Service Managers, Food Category Manager, and Jr Food Category Managers
Trains and coaches team members
Conducts quarterly talent assessments and succession plans
Conducts annual performance evaluations
Implements progressive discipline
Conducts store visits regularly

Job Responsibility

Responsible for all aspects of leading food operations including people, programs, and financials
Leadership of all aspects of the Taco program for Texas
Collaboration with National Global Team for product development, supply chain establishment, operational procedures, pricing, promotion, and marketing
Local leadership of K Kitchen’s

Fulltime

Jr. Category Manager, Fresh Food

The Category Manager – Foodservice is responsible for managing and growing assig...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, foodservice, retail, or CPG
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
Understanding of retail execution and store-level operations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel up to 40%

Job Responsibility

Manage and grow assigned Foodservice categories through strong collaboration with Business Units, vendor partners, and cross-functional teams
Own category performance across sales, margin, assortment, pricing, and execution
Support innovation, promotional planning, and continuous improvement of in-store performance
Analyze category sales, margin, and execution performance to identify opportunities and risks
Support development and execution of category strategies aligned to Foodservice objectives
Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform recommendations
Support assortment planning, product transitions, and lifecycle management
Partner on pricing and promotional planning, including execution of vendor-funded programs
Analyze planogram effectiveness and provide recommendations to improve performance
Manage assigned vendor relationships including item setup, costs, in-stocks, and logistics

Fulltime

Category Manager, Prepackaged Food

The Category Manager – Foodservice is responsible for managing and growing assig...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, foodservice, retail, or CPG
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
Understanding of retail execution and store-level operations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel up to 40%
Foodservice or Fresh / Prepared Foods category experience
Experience working with national or regional vendors
Familiarity with promotional planning, planograms, and in-store execution models

Job Responsibility

Own day-to-day management and performance of assigned Foodservice categories
Analyze category sales, margin, and execution performance to identify opportunities and risks
Support development and execution of category strategies aligned to Foodservice objectives
Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform recommendations
Support assortment planning, product transitions, and lifecycle management
Partner on pricing and promotional planning, including execution of vendor-funded programs including, but not limited to, national vendor rebate management
Analyze planogram effectiveness and provide recommendations to improve performance
Manage assigned vendor relationships including item setup, costs, in-stocks, and logistics
Support negotiations, performance reviews, and issue resolution with vendor partners
Plan, track, and execute vendor initiatives, incentives, and contests with Operations and BUs

Fulltime

Fractional Business Development Manager

80Twenty is a specialized staffing and recruiting firm that finds and places exc...

Location

United States , New York City

Salary:

Not provided

80Twenty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of business development or new business sales experience at a creative, branding, packaging, or marketing agency
Existing relationships with brand-side decision-makers in beauty, food and beverage, or premium consumer goods
Based in New York City
A genuine hunter mentality — self-sourced wins, not inherited accounts
Comfortable operating autonomously without administrative or pitch support
Currently working in a fractional, consulting, or independent capacity — you understand this model and have already proven you can perform without the structure of a full-time role

Job Responsibility

Identify, pursue, and close net new client relationships in beauty, food and beverage, and premium consumer brand categories
Build and manage your own pipeline from outreach through contract signature
Represent the agency at industry events and client meetings in New York and beyond
Collaborate with the creative director on proposals and pitches
Drive consistent new project revenue month over month

Director Of Foodservice

The Director of Foodservice is responsible for driving sales, margin, and guest ...

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in foodservice, category management, merchandising, or operations
Strong analytical and financial acumen with P&L ownership
Experience and/or professional training in vendor negotiations
Proven cross-functional leadership and communication skills
Experience in fresh or prepared foods
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools

Job Responsibility

Drive sales, margin, and guest satisfaction across assigned foodservice categories through a customer-led, data-driven strategy
Own category strategy, assortment, pricing, promotions, supplier partnerships, and in-store execution in close partnership with U.S. Business Units and cross-functional teams
Manage category P&L performance, ensures food safety and quality standards, and accelerates innovation and continuous improvement by building scalable tools, processes, and reporting that enable consistent execution across U.S. markets
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports
Act as a process leader by identifying opportunities, standardizing ways of working, and improving tools and routines
Lead category P&L performance management, dashboards, and forecasts
Translate customer, market, and competitive insights into actionable category strategies
Lead assortment architecture, pricing strategy, and promotional planning
Partner cross-functionally to ensure store-ready, executable programs
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships including negotiations and joint business plans

Fulltime

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