Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, Montana’s, Olive Garden Canada, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Restaurant Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Burger’s Priest, Blanco Cantina and Anejo. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, the Business Manager is a project manager and liaison between our brands and the Strategic Sourcing team. Working closely with the brands in their portfolio, the Business Manager ensures proper communication to all stakeholders with respect to product integration, product changes, forecasting and product development. The Business Manager is responsible for coordinating product, menu and limited time offer rollouts to the field, as well as troubleshooting any issues that arise.
What you will do in this role:
Communicate product/vendor changes to brands
Communicate product and menu implementation plan to brands
Ensure sufficient inventory and notification of new and/or promotional items
Manage forecasting process to reduce potential liability of excess stock or loss of sales
Represent Strategic Sourcing on cross functional teams (PMT)
Coordination/management of brand-led initiatives from brief through to completion
What we are looking for from you:
3-5 years food industry experience or project management
Strong communication skills
Strong planning and coordination skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Customer service orientation
Ability to manage resources, anticipate issues and monitor business controls
Ability to pivot project objectives and manage change on the fly
Strong understanding of the distribution processes
Ability to clearly communicate your ideas and provide accurate feedback
Ability to demonstrate and ensure team delivery of quality customer service according to defined standards
Ability to prioritize the team/company goals and work with others to achieve those goals
What’s in it for you?
Flexible/Hybrid work environment
You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation
20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect
Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs
Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.
Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com
Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.
Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com