Menu Sustainability Manager

Position Overview:

The Menu Sustainability Manager will create and lead the vision & strategy for a progressive sustainable menu and nutrition approach for Chick-fil-A.
This position will navigate Chick-fil-A through menu based nutrition, health & environmental imperatives to improve environmental profile of menu items. You'll also drive towards achieving a goal, where Chick-fil-A's most popular menu items are also health promoting and sustainable, and lead Chick-fil-A to develop new models of innovation that address business-friendly solutions to menu sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Create, design & implement a 1, 3 and 5 year strategy to address and positively impact Chick-fil-A, Inc.'s message of menu sustainability and nutrition, and oversee the execution of the vision / strategy
• Broadly communicate and lead suggested menu sustainability and nutritional strategies across the Chick-fil-A, Inc. organization
• Establish and implement a Chick-fil-A sustainability index and scorecard across select product categories
• Participate as a member of Chick-fil-A's "Quarterly Roundtable" by engaging with internal and external panel members
• Influence key Chick-fil-A, Inc. leadership and stakeholders with initiatives that drive / support the internal sustainability and nutrition message
• Combine efforts with Chick-fil-A's Culinary team and supporting cross-functional team representatives to ensure alignment, efficiency and results
• Deal with complex issues related to public health, government regulations, demanding consumers and internal stakeholders
• Work with Supply Chain to positively impact economic viability and safe practices with Chick-fil-A, Inc. farmers, growers, suppliers and manufacturers
• Maintain ongoing focus on upcoming menu sustainability trends, in order to minimize future risks
• Act as a thought leader to paradigm shifts in food and menu production
• Support the execution of technical training and capability development projects by identifying operational needs, developing improvement projects, and communicating priorities to achieve sustainability goals
• Serve as a public spokesperson for this body of work
• Provide supervision and development opportunities for Chick-fil-A Nutritionists by training, mentoring, and assigning duties
• Establish performance expectations and conduct regular performance evaluations and coaching

Qualifications:

Required 

• Proven project management skills which include managing multiple project deliverables, optimizing the contribution of people involved, and completing assignments accurately & efficiently
• Proven track record of ability to handle complexities, challenges, and responsibility
• Ability to influence at multiple levels throughout the organization
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within the Nutrition & Sustainability field
• Minimum of 5 years of total experience in the Nutrition & Sustainability field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer software applications
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proven track record of success in both professional and academic environments
• Ability to build effective relationships with Chick-fil-A home office staff, Operators, consultants, and vendors
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
• Experience or knowledge in the following areas: food reclamation, local foods, nutrition, and/or sustainable farming
• Technical knowledge on emerging trends in sustainability, energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental protection

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in the following areas: business, economics, sustainability, food production, distribution, and food transportation
• Active engagement in, passion for, or teaching experience in food sustainability practices
• MBA in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Food Systems Farming, or Social Responsibility

Travel Requirements

• 25%

Level of Education

• Bachelor's Degree