Company description

Co-founded by chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Row 7 is a seed-to-table food company dedicated to deliciousness in everything we grow and make.. Built by a community of chefs, farmers, plant breeders, and plant eaters, we strive to make ingredients taste better before they ever hit a plate. It’s a collaboration—a cross-pollination—based on a simple premise: flavor can succeed where commodification has failed. We believe flavor can change how we eat and, in turn, how we grow our food. Row 7 launched a line of branded organic vegetables for sale in grocery stores in the Northeast in 2022, expanded nationwide in the fall of 2024, and introduced ready-to-eat vegetables in early 2025.

Job description

We're seeking a highly organized, experienced Regional Manager to drive Row 7's multifaceted Retail Experience Program across more than 500 Whole Foods Market national locations. The Manager will primarily support the Retail Experience Manager in hiring and onboarding the Row 7 Culinary Team and executing engaging food demonstration programs across assigned Whole Foods locations. You will oversee all on-the-ground aspects of the program, conduct regular in-store visits, deliver in-person culinary team training sessions, implement food and material distribution plans, and provide educational experiences that showcase our brand's unique value.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food and beverage events, a passion for food and agriculture, and strong recruiting, organizational, and team management skills.

REPORTS TO Retail Experience Manager

LOCATION AND WORK SCHEDULE

• Remote within assigned region
• Ability to travel to retail locations within assigned region
• May and June / Monday - Friday [anticipated 40 hours per week]
• July through December / Thursday - Monday [anticipated 40 hours per week]

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the implementation of tasting demonstration programs across assigned regions, supervising Coordinators, and ensuring program quality.

Program Development and Implementation

• Support the Retail Experience Manager in program development and implementation by providing regional market insights, coordinating with local store management, and adapting national strategies to meet regional needs
• Monitor program progress and make necessary adjustments by analyzing demonstration metrics, store feedback, and team member performance reports
  Travel to demonstration locations for quality checks, observing presentations, verifying compliance with brand standards, and providing on-site coaching
• Send weekly and other communications to the Row 7 Culinary Team as required, including product information updates, scheduling changes, and company announcements
• Manage culinary demonstration planning and scheduling for a team of over 40 Row 7 Culinary Team Members in assigned regions through Google Workspaces, Interactions (demo booking website), and other scheduling platforms

Team Building and Education

• Collaborate and support with the Hiring Associate to hire, train, and manage Culinary Team Members and Regional
• Coordinators by conducting interviews, facilitating onboarding, and delivering performance evaluations
• Organize team assignments, schedules, and administrative paperwork to ensure appropriate staffing levels, balanced workloads, and complete documentation
• Facilitate communication with retail store partners by establishing regular contact protocols, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining positive relationships

Administrative Support

• Process and distribute weekly communications reports to leadership, highlighting key metric successes and areas needing attention
• Support the collection and analysis of program data by reviewing demonstration reports, consolidating feedback, and identifying trends
• Oversee expense management and reporting, including managing credit card receipts for weekly expense reports, reviewing purchases, and ensuring compliance with budget guidelines
• Manage mid-week communications about product availability, special instructions, and operational updates related to cooking
• Coordinate schedule reminders and store communications to confirm demonstration details, special requirements, and any last-minute changes

Operational Support

• Support Culinary Team Members and Coordinators with program setup and logistics by providing resources, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring all necessary materials are available.
• Prepare and send weekly demonstration update reports to the Retail Experience Manager, detailing accomplishments, challenges, and upcoming activities

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• 5+ years of experience in food & beverage programmatic and event production management or retail food sampling programs
• Hospitality or culinary management experience, or on-the-ground project management experience, may be applicable
• Experience coordinating food production in commercial or commissary kitchens
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to move demonstration equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently throughout assigned shift

DETAILS

• This is a full-time, seasonal, exempt role.
• The target pay range for this role is $75,000 - $82,000 annually, prorated based on days worked
• Employment Timeline: Late May- November 30, 2025
• Benefits including
  - 401(k) after three months of employment with Row 7 Seeds
  - Accrued Paid Sick Time Off
  - Employee Discount on Row 7 Seed Products
  
  Employee Discount on Row 7 Seed Products

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $75,000.00 - $82,000.00

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

June 02, 2025