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.

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. 

While most of us continue to work remotely, our newly renovated headquarters at the Old Post Office is open for voluntary return to work. Our organization is closely following the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and will share updates on our 2022 return to the office plan as soon as any decisions are made.

The purpose of this role is to support the growth of Home Chef’s retail business efforts, both through existing Home Chef product lines and through strategic initiatives with our Kroger business partners. The Retail Strategy role will be responsible for high-impact initiatives spanning Home Chef and Kroger business lines, working closely with leadership teams at both organizations on building and enhancing the retail meals solutions portfolio.

Lead and support strategic growth initiatives for Home Chef’s retail business:

• Manage innovation projects requested by Home Chef and Kroger executive teams to support growth of the Home Chef brand in retail; recent examples include Ocado rollout and capital request for additional coolers to support a new product line
• Serve as “tip of the spear” to launch initiatives that do not yet have a natural owner within the current team structure; launch projects and coordinate efforts across retail teams to develop sustainable solutions
• Coordinate Home Chef’s involvement on specific events and initiatives requested by Kroger team (e.g., innovation planning sessions)

Conduct market assessments to inform the future direction of Home Chef’s brand & product strategy in retail:

• Evaluate competitive environment and consumer trends in retail fresh foods/meals solutions
• Evaluate potential expansion opportunities into new products, untapped market segments, and line extensions of existing items
• Coordinate with retail NPD, retail marketing, and relevant Kroger teams (e.g., Our Brands) on direction of the brand and potential new product introductions

Support retail strategy and executive decision making:

• Develop materials for executive update decks to align on direction of the retail business
• Support decision making and provide recommendations for VP Retail, Home Chef’s executive team, and Kroger executive leadership
• Develop stage gate proposals analyzing specific initiatives

Qualifications:

• Individuals who are strategic, data-driven, can turn data into insights and actions
• Ability to turn complex questions and issues into clear questions, analysis and results
• Able to work cross-functionally at multiple levels of an organization on priority initiatives
• 2+ years of experience in a rigorous fast-paced work environment – consulting, finance, startup, etc.
• Skilled at developing executive-level outputs in PowerPoint and communicating findings to leadership
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets analytics capabilities
• Completion of 4-year degree




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

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Perks/Benefits:

- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – benefits start the 1st day of the month following your start date 

- Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability

- 401k Employer match - 50% on the $1, up to 6% of the employee's earnings 

- We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA) for qualified Medical, Dependent Care, Parking, or Transit expenses

- Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, plus sick days 

- Generous Parental Leave 

- Great Work/Life Balance – We value and support each individual team member

- Quarterly company-wide “Town Hall” meetings 

- Ongoing professional development opportunities by level and function

- Your choice of Windows or Mac laptop, plus an extra screen 

- Onsite gym 

- Weekly Fooda credit

- Newly renovated office in the historic Old Main Post Office which is located close to multiple Metra and CTA options

- Employee discounts through Perkspot

- Discounts on Home Chef meal kits and at Kroger stores

- Casual dress in a fun, friendly and collaborative work environment

Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!

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 [email protected].

Home Chef is an equal opportunity employer.

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