The Sr. Manager, Menu Category Management will drive the next generation of menu innovation at Arby’s. They will join a team of food-forward marketers who get satisfaction from creating and executing legendary big ideas on the national restaurant stage.
This role requires the ability to identify opportunities for game changing menu strategy, innovation, and reinvention within current and future menu categories/products.
This role reports to Sr. Director, Menu Category Management. At Inspire Brands we are relentlessly focused on growing a company filled with of Mavericks, Allies, Visionaries, Achievers, and Good Citizens.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead the ideation of big food ideas and ways-in to stand out in the marketplace. Create, define and refine short and long-term menu strategies via innovation, renovation and deletions in order to meet and exceed brand and business objectives.
2. Partner with the Culinary team to create, develop, optimize and qualify new core menu and limited time products. Partner with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Analytics, Supply Chain, Training, Insights, and Marketing in the development, qualification and launch process.
3. Evaluate, test, and launch products – evaluating results and developing recommendations on path forward for brand and franchisee alignment
4. Partner with the Consumer Insights and Brand Analytics teams to gather information to understand current customer and growth target needs, market trends, competitive landscape, product screener results, positioning and product testing to develop recommendations based on prioritized areas of focus
5. Partner with cross-functional teams, including Brand Experience and Commercial Group, on pricing, promotion, calendar needs, and positioning recommendations across channels
6. Analyze ongoing performance of the core menu across channels (at the restaurant and in digital channels) to identify opportunities to optimize
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Management or another related field.
10 years working in menu strategy for multi-unit foodservice chain(s)
Ability to think strategically to inform and inspire big ideas
Innate curiosity to derive consumer and business insights
Possess strong business acumen and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially the ability to explain difficult concepts and insights in applicable business terms. Strong ability to summarize insights into PowerPoint presentations in clear and understandable calls to action.
Ability to collaborate and motivate across the operations, supply chain, field, and marketing teams.
Self-starter with the ability to project manage and handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet all desired deadlines.
Strong leadership, sales support, project management and training skills.
Understanding of how to take products or programs through a development and testing process.
Effective problem-solving skills and ability to listen and translate details attentively.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, management, or a related field
- 10 years of experience working in menu strategy for multi-unit foodservice chains
- Strategic thinking to inform and inspire large-scale ideas
- Ability to derive consumer and business insights
- Strong business acumen and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including explaining complex concepts and insights in business terms
- Ability to summarize insights into clear PowerPoint presentations and calls to action
- Ability to collaborate with and motivate operations, supply chain, field, and marketing teams
- Self-starter capable of project managing multiple assignments and meeting deadlines
- Strong leadership, sales support, project management, and training skills
- Understanding of product or program development and testing processes
- Effective problem-solving, listening, and detail translation skills
Inspire Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, disability insurance, and related programs are emphasized for support‑center and eligible management roles. Materials also reference options like HSAs and EAPs as part of a broad healthcare offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is highlighted for support‑center roles alongside paid leaves such as parental and adoption assistance. Feedback suggests these time‑off elements are a core part of the corporate employee value proposition.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee food discounts, on‑site amenities (e.g., gym, snacks, and similar perks), and lifestyle programs add tangible day‑to‑day value. Additional benefits like commuter options, financial wellness tools, and pet insurance further broaden the package.
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What We Do
Inspire Brands was founded in February 2018 with a vision to invigorate great brands and supercharge their long-term growth. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day.
