Fresh Food Operations Efficiency Manager

Enmarket

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Enmarket is looking for fresh and friendly faces to help us enrich life. If you are customer service oriented and highly motivated with a positive attitude, we hope you’ll consider joining our team. The Operational Efficiency Manager- Fresh Foods (OEM) leads the Fresh Foods field team by supporting the execution of food service concepts. This includes engagement in the execution process for product, layout of equipment for efficient operational processes, establishing expert level understanding of the point of sale and reporting systems, collaborating with category managers for development of training documents and detailed product recipes; working hands on with team members to train on product execution, brand standards and operational processes; and giving support and guidance for operational management and execution in the stores. The OEM champions the food service strategy and operational execution to deliver on an outstanding guest experience and profitable foodservice contribution aligned with the objectives of the Fresh Foods Strategy.

Requirements

4+ years of progressive experience in foodservice
Working knowledge of applicable industry regulations in related field
Proven experience of leading teams within an organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Advanced use of Excel
Capable of learning technology systems to support business needs (PDI, Rike)
Ability to work and travel independently
Experience with analyzing and interpreting data
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Serve Safe Certification
Allergen Certification

Nice To Haves

2yr – 4yr secondary schooling (related field experience acceptable)
Foodservice Operations experience
Project Management experience
Multi-Unit Retail experience
C-store experience

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the support for execution, oversight, and brand standards established by the fresh food category managers
Track and review the progress of food service initiatives, programs, goals, and projects with store operations. (new & old food programs, special projects / testing of food offers)
Communicate all necessary strategies and food service management insight to store teams and operational leadership when necessary
Collaborate with the training team to ensure appropriate training methods are incorporated into the support used for the food offers
Provide ongoing analysis of store performance. Identify and discuss factors that influence program compliance, visit stores to determine needs and identify problems.
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Communicate / report on product waste, spoilage, and shrink by period, with action plans for challenged sites.
Manage annual travel budget / business plans as necessary
Collaborate to support creating and maintaining the standards guidelines for the proprietary core brand and the operational execution necessary for 3rd party brands e.g. Hunts Brothers
Oversee the training and installation of new and existing programs and equipment, verify completion
Manage Health Inspection violations and any compliance issue that may arise.
Ensure operations compliance with food service initiatives, policies and procedures.
Conduct documented follow-up on all program concerns and site issues including but not limited to failing audits from core food standards, overall execution concerns.
Oversee staffing, development, training, and management of all direct reports.
Conduct annual performance reviews.
Oversee professional development programs for the team.
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Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation