Director Deli and Food Service

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 and services that represent the quality, variety and selection objectives
Review financial performance reports and analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities to obtain cost savings objectives through efficient planning of resources, including labor
Source and develop supplier relations that promote the development of business strategies that assure effective utilization of supplier programs and services and support the achievement of sales, profitability and brand management objectives
Participate in the development of sales objectives for assigned product areas and establish programs and services that maximize the accomplishment of such objectives
Develop communication models that ensure key stakeholders including retail, wholesale supplier, vendor and other personnel have information, tools, resources



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or the equivalent knowledge gained from experience within the functional area


Experience

Ten or more years of related leadership experience including responsibility for sales and profitability, budgeting, procurement and merchandising along with a proven record of success in developing product strategies, category management, pricing, promotions and merchandising


Licensing Required

Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle


LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: action oriented, communicates effectively, customer focus and instills trust.
Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills, human relations and project management skills
Innovative, resourceful and analytical thinking abilities
Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Ability to delegate and follow through
Ability to provide motivation and leadership
Strong organizational abilities
Project management, sound judgment and decision making abilities
Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English




OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE
Equipment Used
Office Equipment (this may include computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER
The actual rate of pay offered within the range may depend on several factors such as skills, knowledge, expertise, and experience. Our organization also considers internal equity when making job offers. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
ABOUT LUNDS & BYERLYS
Family-owned for over 80 years, Lunds & Byerlys is a grocery retailer rooted in the family tradition of quality, value, and service. Not only do we offer convenient, healthy, and contemporary delectables, we believe in giving our grocery customers the same personal attention and exceptional value we would expect for our own family. Our employees are chosen for their expertise and dedication in giving our grocery customers the best shopping experience possible. Which is why we offer competitive wages, great benefits and perks, and an amazing company culture.
GET STARTED WITH OUR TEAM!
If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!