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Home Chef

Menu Strategy Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Menu Strategy Analyst will assist with planning the Home Chef Ecommerce menus. This requires involvement in the meal R&D process/planning, supporting the menu development, execution process, and ...

Home Chef

Menu Strategy Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

Home Chef is a company focused on culinary strategy and ecommerce, currently seeking a Menu Strategy Analyst. The role involves planning menus, executing KPI tracking, and collaborating with cross ...

Home Chef

Menu Strategy Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Menu Strategy Analyst will assist with planning the Home Chef Ecommerce menus. This requires involvement in the meal R&D process/planning, supporting the menu development, execution process, and ...

Home Chef

Menu Strategy Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Menu Strategy Analyst will assist with planning the Home Chef Ecommerce menus. This requires involvement in the meal R&D process/planning, supporting the menu development, execution process, and ...

Wonder Group, INC

Senior Data Analyst

Chicago, IL

$149K - $157K/yr

About Wonder Everything's on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. Wonder is the mealtime platform ... Connect and analyze data across multiple source systems to explain financial results, support ...

Wonder Group, Inc.

Senior Data Analyst

Chicago, IL

$149K - $157K/yr

About Wonder Everything's on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise. Wonder is the mealtime platform ... Connect and analyze data across multiple source systems to explain financial results, support ...

SALT XC

Senior Marketing Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $112K/yr

Senior Marketing Analyst, Heinz Verified - HEINZ Away From Home Location: Chicago, IL - AON Center ... Digital Acceleration What's on the Menu? 1. B2C2B Partnerships Own the day-to-day execution ...

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What is a menu analyst?

A Menu Analyst is a professional responsible for evaluating and optimizing restaurant or food service menus. They analyze sales data, food costs, and customer preferences to recommend changes that improve profitability and customer satisfaction. Menu Analysts work closely with chefs, marketing teams, and management to ensure the menu aligns with brand goals and market trends. Their work often involves pricing strategies, menu design, and the introduction or removal of menu items.

How does a menu analyst typically collaborate with chefs and marketing teams to optimize menu offerings?

Menu Analysts regularly work alongside chefs to analyze dish performance, cost structures, and ingredient utilization, ensuring that menu items are both profitable and aligned with culinary trends. They also partner with marketing teams to assess customer feedback and market data, helping to design menus that attract target demographics and drive sales. Effective communication and data-driven insights are key to bridging the gap between culinary creativity and business objectives, making collaboration a central part of the Menu Analyst's role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a menu analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Menu Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a background in food service or hospitality, and a solid understanding of cost control and menu engineering principles. Familiarity with menu management software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and proficiency in Excel or data visualization tools is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with culinary and operations teams are valuable soft skills. These capabilities are crucial for optimizing menu offerings, maximizing profitability, and ensuring alignment with customer preferences and business goals.

What is the difference between Menu Analyst vs Menu Developer?

AspectMenu AnalystMenu Developer
Required CredentialsDegree in hospitality, business, or related field; industry certificationsSimilar credentials; often includes culinary or design certifications
Work EnvironmentData analysis, market research, and reporting in corporate or restaurant settingsDesigning and creating menus, often in culinary or restaurant environments
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hospitality companies, food service consultingRestaurants, catering, culinary establishments
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to menu planning and analysisDesigning and developing menus for food establishments

The main difference between a Menu Analyst and a Menu Developer lies in their focus. A Menu Analyst primarily analyzes menu performance, customer preferences, and market trends to optimize offerings. In contrast, a Menu Developer is responsible for creating and designing new menu items. Both roles require industry knowledge and similar credentials, but their core responsibilities differ—analysis versus creation.

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Menu Strategy Analyst

Chicago, IL • On-site

Home Chef
Food Services and Drinking Places • 1 - 5K employees

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

People enjoy working here

Good training

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

The Menu Strategy Analyst will assist with planning the Home Chef Ecommerce menus. This requires involvement in the meal R&D process/planning, supporting the menu development, execution process, and maintenance of menu planning tools and KPI tracking.

Detailed Responsibilities

Menu Planning

  • Support the balancing and publishing process with tactical inputs in Home Chef systems (e.g. Admin) for Core, Family, and Extras menus
  • Perform ad-hoc analysis requests to identify and implement actionable takeaways for future menus 
  • Collect cross-functional menu requests and ensure execution including but not limited to aging inventory depletions, partnership requests, etc. 
  • Work collaboratively with both menu team and cross functional partners on strategic recommendations for solving menu issues (e.g. over/under food cost, cross functional meeting representative)

Menu Performance Tracking

  • Execute weekly and monthly KPI tracking and analysis of menus - including financial (revenue, food, and margin) metrics and other quantitative (rating) or qualitative (reviews) metrics; this can also include helping track acquisition or marketing promotions
  • Track competitor product offerings and promotions
  • Support development and maintenance of R&D and various Menu Strategy team tools within Google Workspace

R&D Process Planning

  • Lead the meal selection process including preparing the data, leading the meeting, and allocating meals to menus
  • Support weekly recipe ideation process identifying redundancies in concepts and aggregating feedback for discussion
  • Taste and provide feedback on new meals
  • Lead sampling for Extras program - preparing items, tracking results, and communicating next steps with cross-functional partners

General Menu Maintenance

  • Review weekly menus to ensure all products (e.g. meal kits, extras) are merchandised / assigned accurately and meet production guardrails 
  • Execute any ad-hoc menu changes and communicate changes to cross-functional partners
  • Review bank of successful recipes for future menu uses including reviewing ongoing weekly meal performance for bank consideration

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field 
  • 2+ years of experience in a rigorous fast-paced work environment
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and initiatives simultaneously with a results-oriented approach
  • Strong Excel/Google sheets experience 
  • Independent self-starter inclined towards finding solutions without significant oversight
  • Passion for food and must be able to taste and provide thorough feedback on every meal and ingredient sample test in the kitchen (includes vegetarian, pork, chicken, steak, and seafood)
More About Us
Perks and Benefits
  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

 

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below, with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range, it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper end. In addition to base salary, Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, 401k match, and paid time off.

Illinois Pay Range
$60,000—$75,000 USD

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