The Opportunity 

Director of Foodservice at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Creating brand growth through foodservice and dispensed beverage innovation and operationalization You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow into new areas, as our business continues to grow both organically and via acquisitions.  

 

Key activities include:

Introduces innovative, profitable foodservice programs to the regions using the ‘one-some-many’ test and learn process. Successfully balances tried-and-true convenience foodservice with risk taking; possesses a ‘let’s crush it” or fail-fast attitude Will build a foodservice category management team – one regional category manager in each region to start Incorporates input from employees and customers. Stays in tune with local preference, market conditions, products, and competition Collaborates with the Director of Category Management and Marketing to optimize total in-store performance. Develops and drives performance of annual budgets for foodservice revenue, gross profit and gross margin that align with the long-range strategic plan. Leads development, implementation and communication of market specific foodservice objectives, promotions, and strategies. Works with marketing to craft consumer facing messages and support in-store signage elements and orders. Develops foodservice related implementation plans, instructional content, planograms, equipment programs, and reporting and tracking forms. This position, like all leadership roles, is hands on. Manages performance on all SKUs and components of foodservice profitability such as packaging, supplies, cost of goods, retail pricing and waste to deliver gross margin. Maintains forecasts to ensure proper inventory levels at the stores and distribution centers.  Establishes foodservice safety programs and procedures and is the number one evangelist of our foodservice safety culture. Manages supplier level relationships to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards, including adhering to all city, county, and state health and food safety regulations. The foodservice category team manages nutritional information, ingredient statements and food and beverage specifications for accuracy and incorporates them appropriately in accordance with FDA menu labeling requirements. Participates as a team member in market survey and analysis projects for new locations. Assists in design and development of new and reconfigured store facilities.  This includes recommending foodservice programs and equipment evaluation in partnership with the facilities management team. Prepares and communicates monthly foodservice revenue, gross profit and gross margin forecasts.  Monitors and evaluates the monthly gross margin foodservice budget as it compares to the actual monthly sales and gross margin. Responsible for approval of all aspects of securing foodservice supplier rebates and vendor contracts, including terms, negotiations, contract analysis, authorized items, etc. Works with the procurement and accounting teams as required. Works closely with the price book team to actively manage category margin performance and retail pricing accuracy.  Works with price book and accounting teams to manage rebate accruals, generate movement reports or required backup, investigates discrepancies, and communicates with accounting and vendors for timely set up and delivery of payments. Works closely with retail information technology and analytics support teams to define reporting requirements and support any program changes.  Consistently demonstrates leadership by supporting colleagues and especially helping store teams accomplish our collective goals.

 

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

 

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

 

Additional qualifications include: 

Four-year degree in business, marketing or related discipline preferred. Ten or more years of convenience store or other retail foodservice program experience, from inception through successful operationalization Foodservice safety certification Strong understanding of convenience store operations and regional customer tastes and preferences. Track record of sales and profitability growth. Knowledge of production selection, placement, purchasing, inventory management, pricing, and promotions. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Willingness and ability to travel to retail sites in Hawaii and the Spokane, WA region and other Par Pacific locations as needed. Travel is expected to be up to 25%. Willingness and ability to work in stores a minimum of 4 full days per year.

 

The successful candidate will:

Be proactive  Achieve goals independently and contribute as a team player  Combine analytical skills and creativity in solving problems  Strong work ethic and accountability  Effectively communicate with the team and ask questions  Organizational capacity Attention to detail Results-oriented Written and oral communication skills Interpersonal skills Problem-solving attitude Negotiation Skills

 

 

About Us 

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically-complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

 

More Good Reasons to work for Par:  

Unique Culture 

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneur-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in. 

 

Location, Location, Location 

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in the CityCentre in Houston, Texas. It’s a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.

  

Opportunistic Growth Strategy 

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies. 

  

Excellent Compensation and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.  Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program. 

    

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.  Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".  

 

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations 

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems. 

 

Our Retail Operations 

We own and operate 90+ retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33+ retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

 

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.  

   

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.