Executive Director of Food Programs and Offers

RaceTrac • Atlanta, GA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Food Programs & Offerings leads the strategy, innovation, and performance of RaceTrac’s Food and Dispensed Beverage businesses. This role shapes the future of our foodservice experience by developing new product platforms, driving culinary excellence, and ensuring we deliver fast, consistent, guest‑focused execution across all stores. As a hands‑on, “player-coach” leader, this individual partners closely with the executive team and cross-functional partners to build a differentiated foodservice roadmap that grows guest counts, strengthens unit performance, and delivers strong financial results. This leader owns the full P&L for all Food and Dispensed Beverage categories and oversees the Category Management, Culinary Innovation, and Innovation Project Management teams. The role requires deep collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, FSQA, and other key partners to bring new concepts to life and continuously improve how we deliver food at RaceTrac. Up to 20% travel required. Role is based in RaceTrac's Atlanta Store Support Center. Relocation is an option.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of experience in retail foodservice management, retail operations, or consumer packaged goods.
• Experience leading large teams with both direct and indirect reports.
• Strong understanding of food safety principles and operational requirements.
• Proven experience in food concept development, testing, and operational launch; hot/fried food experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead through change with calm, clarity, and consistency.
• Strong understanding of guest behavior and consumer‑led decision making.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi‑unit retail or convenience foodservice.
• Background in culinary development or menu innovation.
• Experience working with DSD, fresh food operations, or complex supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Builds long‑term and annual growth strategies for all Food and Dispensed Beverage categories, grounded in consumer trends, guest behavior, and competitive insights.
• Financial Delivery: Owns the full P&L for Food and Dispensed Beverage, ensuring revenue, margin, and profitability targets are met across Hot Food, Fresh Food, Bakery, and Dispensed Beverage.
• Menu Design & Development: Designs the full food portfolio using market research, guest insights, and strong collaboration with Marketing.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversees the food supply chain to ensure a compelling, reliable, and cost‑effective menu.
• Research, Insights & Trends: Monitors industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to inform strategy and assortment decisions.
• Sales, Marketing & Merchandising: Develops annual category sales plans and partners with Marketing to build promotional strategies that drive guest engagement and financial performance.
• Manage & Influence Others: Leads the Category Management, Culinary Innovation, and Innovation Project Management teams, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture.
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Supports RaceTrac’s food safety program across stores and the supply chain.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees