Category Manager - Food

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Category Manager - Food.

Be part of the movement - and play your part

About the role

Take ship on a dynamic career journey with us! As a Category Manager for Onboard Food, Beverage, and Hotel at DFDS, you'll navigate the thrilling realm of passenger food trends, utilizing your strong communication skills to forge connections and bridge gaps. Reporting to the Head of Onboard, you'll be the linchpin between consumer insights, marketing, and commercial teams, ensuring our offerings stay ahead. With over 5 years in Food or Food Service Category Management, join our expanding team and thrive in the fast-paced, exciting environment of DFDS.

You will be responsible for:

• Utilising analyses and insights to develop overall category strategies.
• Commercial reporting and Margin management
• Managing stock levels in warehouses so we have the right amount for the operation.
• Analyse and understand passenger food trends and consumer insight.
• Across all F&B outlets, ensure that new menus and offerings are briefed out in advance to the agreed timescales and full packs on all detail are provided to the ships and Hobs.
• Provide detailed help guides as needed to resolve issues flagged.
• Work with OBS Commercial Manager and OBS Marketing Manager, to get the right Implementation processes and detail.
• Ensure there is weekly communication with Marketing team, so they have the latest updates.
• Gather information and recommend updates to specifications from Onboard teams and present to Head of food & beverage.
• Working with suppliers and utilizing supplier insights to develop the assortment in specific outlets.

About you

Embark on a culinary adventure with us as our seasoned Culinary Maestro. With a minimum of 5 years in the dynamic world of gastronomy, we're seeking a culinary virtuoso to curate extraordinary dining experiences.

Your role transcends management; it's about crafting a narrative of flavours, seamlessly juggling diverse projects, and introducing transformative changes with kitchen and serving staff. Your communication is the secret sauce that adds zest to collaborations.

Beyond the kitchen, your expertise in Food Safety Law and Policies and your commitment to excellence in food preparation set the stage. Your track record isn't just about growth; it's about crafting a culinary legacy.

Diplomacy is your dance, weaving relationships that bridge gaps within our gastronomic universe. Proactivity, confidence, and collaboration are essential spices. Your numerical, analytical, and communicative prowess guide our culinary strategies.

Extend this culinary adventure beyond our kitchens, cultivating relationships internally and with external suppliers. Your time and project management skills ensure every dish is served to perfection. Ready for a delectable career? Join us in crafting memorable culinary escapades.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you're with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we're keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.