Join Lunds & Byerlys as a Full Time Director Deli and Food Service and take the next exciting step in your career!
COMPENSATION AND WORK ARRANGEMENT
The starting compensation range for this role is $116,000-168,000 per year. Additionally this role is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan of up to 20% of base salary earned based on achieved role specific and company metrics.
This position works 5 days a week onsite at our corporate office in downtown Edina.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Lunds & Byerlys is committed to taking care of the employees who take care of our customers. We are committed to creating work environments centered around the values of hospitality, teamwork, and opportunity. Lunds & Byerlys is committed to providing equal opportunities to all interested and qualified candidates. Our culture is based in teamwork, innovation, and respect. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are as a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2026.
This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members. Our benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with various health spending and savings accounts. We provide supplemental free on-demand healthcare and generous paid time off. Additionally, team members can take advantage of 401(k) matching and other value-added benefits focused on overall health and wellness.
JOB SUMMARY
The director sets the strategic direction for the deli and food service operation and is accountable for its sales and profitability. The role leads procurement, merchandising, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations, and partners with manufacturing and research and development teams to develop private label and signature items. The director builds and develops a strong team and keeps internal and external stakeholders aligned on department strategy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.
Provide leadership in establishing the strategic vision and direction for the deli and food service departments, incorporating consumer food trends, competitive developments, merchandising, and product offerings
Lead and inspire innovative products and programs that maximize trend-forward offerings in support of the brand strategies
Drive innovation in food service by identifying emerging consumer needs and culinary trends; partnering with retail operations, internal manufacturing facilities, and the R&D team to develop and pilot new menu offerings, service concepts, and preparation methods; and scaling successful initiatives that enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiency
Develop private label and signature item strategies to successfully support the brand identity and maximize sales and profitability objectives
Provide leadership for sales, profitability, and payroll that supports and contributes to the achievement of the company’s financial goals
Train, develop, and coach staff, assign responsibility, and manage performance to ensure the accomplishment of department objectives
Identify and develop opportunities for employee development to grow our company’s bench strength
Develop and execute a wide and varied range of promotional programs including seasonal, event, lifestyle, and item driven programs that successfully support and achieve sales, profitability and brand management objectives
Develop and execute procurement, merchandising, pricing and promotion strategies that support and promote the brand management objectives
Negotiate purchase contracts, buying agreements and promotional programs that secure the lowest cost of goods and most favorable terms on the products…