Category Manager - Proteins
Category Manager - Proteins
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$ 105000 - 140000
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06-06-2025
Job Description
DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS
Job Title: Category Manager - Proteins
Compensation: $105000 - $140000 Annual Salary
The base salary or hourly wage range for this role will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to prior experience relevant expertise current business needs and market factors. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and other factors during the hiring process.
Location: Hybrid Din Tai Fung - Corporate Office in Arcadia California
About Us:
Din Tai Fung a globally acclaimed culinary icon renowned for the art of Xiao Long Bao is on a mission to create first-class dining experiences through its unwavering commitment to excellence in food service and ambiance. Originally founded as a cooking oil retail business in Taiwan in 1958 by Bing-Yi Yang and his wife Pen-Mei Lai Din Tai Fung was reborn into a humble dumpling and noodle shop in 1972. Today the Michelin-recognized restaurant brand continues to be family-owned and passed down through generations with more than 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.
Since its founding Din Tai Fung has become synonymous with quality and consistency and known for its warm hospitality and delicacies with authentic flavors. Entering the North America market in 2000 the restaurant brand opened its first U.S. location in Arcadia California and has 16 locations to-date offering an upscale yet inviting cultural dining experience. With each restaurant each interaction and each bite DTF aims to bring people together to inspire appreciation of culture.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents medical insurance
- Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts through BenefitHub
- Employee Meal Discounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (accrued based on length of service)
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL) to care for your health or loved ones
- Quarterly Wellness Days - extra time off to recharge every season
- Bonus Eligible
- Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within
About the Role:
The Category Manager - Proteins will pair strong organizational skills with a true appetite to source and execute strategic partnerships with raw material sources and manufacturers to foster long-term relationships to support a dramatically growing business. A successful Category Manager will demonstrate attention to detail a dynamic personality urgency adaptability critical thinking and strong negotiating skills to drive long term value proposition.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee purchasing program for the entire protein category including raw and value add items across all restaurants and central kitchen operations.
- Negotiate benchmark and conduct RFPs to secure competitive pricing for poultry beef pork and seafood segments.
- Discover and on-board strategic suppliers to support growth into new markets.
- Create and oversee quality controls to ensure manufacturers adhere to companys product specifications.
- Partner closely with internal manufacturing facilities to identify synergies and sourcing efficiencies.
- Establish buying and inventory management processes with Suppliers and Distributors.
- Communicate track and summarize product recalls/withdrawals.
- Maintain proactive cross functional communication to support operations teams.
- Manage price changes and conduct price verification with external partners.
- Collaborate with SVP of Supply Chain on driving strategic planning initiatives.
- Identify trends and forecasts to support volume swings due to new items or seasonality.
- Create contingency plans to avoid supply interruption across the system.
- Remain updated with industry trends commodity changes and sourcing best practices.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum 5 years of Foodservice experience in Purchasing Distribution or Supply Chain Management within the food service restaurant or hospitality industry
- Computer knowledge required (Microsoft Office)
- Unwavering commitment to our Mission and Values
Preferred Requirements:
- 2-4 years experience in the protein industry
- Talent in negotiations and networking
- High energy with a positive servant leadership attitude
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication
- Project management experience preferred
Essential Functions:
- Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
- Alert to needs of the organization team members and guests
- Must be able to work independently and/or part of a team
NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
Din Tai Fung is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Fair Chance Initiative.
Din Tai Fung is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
As part of our hiring process Din Tai Fung uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows employers to compare information from an employees Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This verification confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States. Din Tai Fung complies fully with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws ensuring no discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status. Din Tai Fung is committed to employing only individuals who are authorized to work in the United States and who comply with applicable immigration and employment law. As a condition of employment every individual must provide satisfactory evidence of their identity and legal authority to work in the United States. If the employee cannot verify their right to work in the United States within the time permitted by laws the Company will be required to terminate their employment immediately. To learn more about E-Verify please visit: must be 18 years or older.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $105000.00 - $140000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
ABOUT DIN TAI FUNG
Din Tai Fung is a Chinese restaurant specializing in Xiao Long Bao or soup dumplings. Originally founded in Taiwan as a cooking oil retail business in 1958 Din Tai Fung was reborn as a steamed dumpling and noodle restaurant in 1972. Since its founding Din Tai Fung has become world-renowned for its quality standardization and service. The Hong Kong branch has been awarded a Michelin star five times. Din Tai Fung currently has over 170 locations in 13 countries worldwide.
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Manager
Employment Type
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