Regional Brand Manager, Culinary Standards and Training Chef

ARAMARK is seeking a Regional Brand Manager/Culinary Standards and Training Chef to join our Campus Services team based in Philadelphia, PA.








Primary responsibilies include guiding the training, development and implementation of ARAMARK proprietary brands within dining facilities on college campuses. This includes brand opportunity analysis,  facility design review, menu strategy, culinary operating standards, pricing, merchandising and promotions. This position has  responsible for organizing and conducting group trainings for new and existing brands and ongoing on-site training during campus visitations.


This position requires a hands-on consulting approach with local managers and senior staff to monitor and ensure accounts’ adherence to brand standards, and to complete and communicate formal brand audits. Your successful efforts will result in measurable growth in sales, customer satisfaction and financial returns.


Important attributes for this role include:



Execute and evaluate Brand Strategy and garner support and respect for brand standards


Demonstrate culinary innovation and corporate support to existing clients


Provide expertise for new business development and campus retention efforts


Facilitate hands-on, interactive training and development sessions


Communicate and influence at all levels of the organization


Exhibit retail restaurant marketing skills including menu strategy, pricing structure, merchandising and promotions


Up to 75% overnight travel


This position reports  to the National Marketing Director.







































 

The ideal candidate will have the following professional experience and skills:
Profit & loss Management experience in a restaurant  is highly desirable
Demonstrated advanced culinary skills
Previous group training experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment within a heavily matrixed organization
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong communication skills: oral, written, presentation, and influencing
Solid strategic, analytical and decision making skills
A self-starter, confident in his/her abilities, self-motivated and able to work effectively with limited supervision
Creative and flexible in attitude and style to adapt to new situations in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment