Regional Food Manager
Job Requirements
Starting Salary: $68,000 yearly + Depending on experience
About the role
This isn’t a back-office strategy role—it’s your chance to own and scale a growing foodservice business. As Regional Food Manager, you’ll lead the vision, strategy, and performance of a 12-store convenience chain’s food program, with a clear mandate: drive aggressive growth (25%+) while strengthening margins and brand appeal.
Responsibilities
Own total foodservice sales, margin, and profitability performance across all locations.
Develop and execute a comprehensive foodservice strategy aligned to annual growth targets (e.g., 25%+).
Lead menu development, including core assortment, innovation pipeline, and limited-time offers (LTOs).
Establish pricing strategy, including price architecture, value positioning, and margin optimization.
Build, manage, and continuously optimize a data-driven promotional and marketing calendar.
Identify, develop, and expand key dayparts (e.g., breakfast, lunch, late-night) to increase traffic and sales.
Analyze sales, margin, and customer data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; adjust strategy accordingly.
Develop and implement bundling, upselling, and attach-rate initiatives to increase average transaction value.
Partner cross-functionally with culinary, operations, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure successful execution.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and hold teams accountable to performance targets.
Evaluate competitive landscape and industry trends to inform strategic direction.
Support testing, piloting, and scaling of new products, programs, and operational initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency while maintaining product quality and consistency.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in foodservice, QSR, convenience retail, or related strategic roles.
Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and managing margin performance in a multi-unit environment.
Strong analytical, financial, and data interpretation skills with the ability to translate insights into action.
Experience developing and executing menu, pricing, and promotional strategies.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Strong business acumen with ownership mindset and accountability for results.
Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 11 - 20 pounds.
What We Value
Positivity – Team members who are passionate to learn, energetic to hit the ground running and willing to grow in a professional, team-oriented environment with a focus on guest service.
Growth Opportunities – We offer a successful journey, including hands-on training and support to advance your career.
Empowerment – We believe in our team members. With learning opportunities, career growth potential and recognition of outstanding performance, we encourage our team to take pride in their work.
Benefits
Paid weekly
Variety of schedules
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Career-building professional development
Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts
Team Member appreciation events
Quality healthcare and dental benefits
A robust 401k retirement plan
Dealer School
Finance Scholarship Program
Why Choose Turning Stone Enterprises?
We prioritize the well-being and professional growth of our team members by offering an extensive array of benefits.
From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to a 401(k) and life insurance, we ensure your health and financial security.
We focus on delivering exceptional experiences for both our guests and staff.
We have various programs and an upcoming 5,000-square-foot onsite medical center.
We have over 4,500 team members across Central New York.
We offer training programs, complimentary shuttles, and career development initiatives, helping you reach your professional goals.