Workplace Food Program Senior Specialist

$101,300 - $151,900/Yr

Workday - Pleasanton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Pleasanton, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Workplace Food Program Senior Specialist at Workday will oversee the onsite food operations, including cafes and catering services, to enhance the employee experience. This role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and implementing sustainability initiatives. The specialist will also handle budgets, track expenditures, and collaborate with various internal teams to launch innovative programs that contribute to a positive workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner and strategize with onsite Caf-- and Snack Program operators on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and partner with EHS.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Implement SOPs, sustainability initiatives, and minimize waste.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Plan and manage annual operating budgets, track expenditures, purchase order requests, forecasting, monthly accruals, and cost-saving investment measures.
• Track financial variance and operational expenses of all caf--/coffee bar operations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and consultants.
• Ensure vendors and contractors deliver services in line with contracts and standards.
• Actively bring new programs to fruition, offer suggestions, and have an innovative approach to all Workday offerings.
• Manage Workday internal onboarding process for all operator staff.
• Responsible for reporting Workplace related service tickets in the Workday ticket system as well as responding to service tickets and Slack.
• Partner with Property Management on items related to COIs, PMs, repairs, janitorial, and notifications to end users.
• Strategize with Workday internal groups such as Employee Life, Sustainability, Safety, IT, and Workplace Operations on program initiatives and small projects.
• Serve as a conduit to align the groups with the Caf-- operators for an overall positive experience.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in food management, facility operations, program management, vendor management, and operational troubleshooting in a corporate or hospitality setting.
• 8+ years of experience managing service operators.
• Experience in customer service and food management and BOH equipment and operations.
• Experience managing and budgeting day-to-day operations.
• Ability to do cost analysis and negotiate.
• Ability to manage time, work independently, and see projects through completion.
• Ability to take on new tasks and technology quickly.
• Good communication skills and professional presence.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes in a high-growth environment.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and positive personality.
• Experience with overseeing and partnering with service operators.

Benefits

• Workday Bonus Plan eligibility
• Annual refresh stock grants
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package