• Co-develop high-level strategic plans for growth across all Home Chef operations (procurement, fulfillment, food safety & quality, continuous improvement etc.) with C-suite level executives
• Create top-down and data-driven financial models to build clear, realistic plans to deliver our aggressive growth and margin targets
• Preserve confidentiality and have strong judgment about when and where is the appropriate ways to share and safeguard sensitive information (e.g., compensation, organizational changes)
• Structure and define high-level direction into tactical plans to drive impact and value creation (e.g., top-down financial plan for automation into full implementation plan for capital investment by facility)
• Build Excel impact and financial models to set targets and size impact of specific operations initiatives (e.g., expanding to a new facility), working comfortably with large data sets and top-down assumptions
• Develop and maintain organizational charts and roles/responsibilities by team, as well as modelling out compensation (current and intended)
• Create compelling and data-led Powerpoint presentations to communicate projects to C-suite and to board members/investors
• Adapt quickly and fluidly to rapidly changing projects and under dynamic conditions
• Be solutions-oriented in challenging contexts with multiple stakeholders
• Work fluidly across all business functions in operations and outside (e.g., marketing, culinary), having exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills to drive recommendations forward
• Build content mastery and deep knowledge across all areas of operations, from procurement to production
• Dive into project-based work across various operations functions, as required

• Excellent problem-solving skills to structure, prioritize and dimensionalize issues within given projects (1-2 years’ experience at a top tier consulting firm, investment banking, private equity or in a strategy or operations role)
• Exceptional Excel analytics and an innate feel for numbers to determine how to prioritize work streams based on value creation and create necessary tools or financial models to measure success and impact
• Strong drive and ownership, and able to work to effectively to manage process and set priorities without significant oversight
• Able to envision tactical solutions that will work in hands-on operational environments with ease
• Strong commitment to defining strategies in operations that will create long-term value across the full business
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, with experience in giving structured and insight-led presentations to C-suite executives and hourly employees alike
• High aptitude for tightly organized planning and process management, and strong attention to detail
• Adaptive and flexible in a quick-changing, fast-growth environment, able to shift gears quickly and multi-task effectively under tight deadlines
• Willingness to pitch in and help at all levels of the organization, with a solutions-oriented, can-do mindset
• Work experience: 2-3 years at top-tier consulting firm or in strategic/operational role in fast-growing start-up or corporate environment
• Education Level: 4-year Bachelor’s Degree from top-tier institution
• Required Travel: Occasional travel required, but primarily based out of downtown Chicago headquarters with travel to five additional facilities (Lithonia, GA; San Bernardino, CA; Chicago, IL)
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Sheets required

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