Restaurant Associates · 2 months ago
MERCHANDISING MANAGER
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expRestaurant Associates is the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. They are seeking a motivated and creative Merchandising Manager to support food & beverage presentations, manage merchandising strategies, and drive operational excellence across various dining operations.
EducationFood and BeverageTravel
Responsibilities
Support the Director of Visual & Style in researching, developing, and implementing merchandising programs to include promotional activities resulting in increased check average, participation, and awareness
Style and merchandise food, beverage, and retail spaces with strong attention to aesthetics and functionality
Curate, source, and recommend display vehicles and visual fixtures aligned with brand standards and operational needs
Support uniform and tabletop programs, ensuring consistency across accounts
Create inspirational visual assets including mood boards, mock-ups, and style presentations
Provide hands-on styling for new unit openings, refreshes, renovations, and seasonal resets
Conduct site visits to merchandise products, confirm layouts, and capture visual documentation
Drive execution of new retail innovations and impulse-driven displays in the field
Coordinate ordering with vendors and track deliveries, ensuring timely implementation
Manage sourcing, tracking, and organization of deliveries to meet project timelines
Partner with Culinary to align merchandising with food program guidelines and operational flow
Partner with Marketing to support promotional campaigns and storytelling
Participate in the development and rollout of merchandising and sales-building training for managers and hourly associates
Assist with the creation of toolkits, visual standards, and operational guides that support consistent execution and operational excellence
Research and identify emerging trends in hospitality, retail, fashion, and design to inform concepts and merchandising strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field
2–3 years of merchandising experience in the hospitality or retail industry
Hands-on experience styling displays and executing merchandising programs
Creative mindset, strong aesthetic sense, high level of attention to detail, and understanding of food and design trends
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft products and presentation tools
Preferred
Adobe Suite is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave
Company
Restaurant Associates
Restaurant Associates is a premium food providing service to museums art performing centre educational institutions
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ed Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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