Job Description

As a Strategy and Operations Associate, you will lead high-impact, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives that drive strategic growth and operational excellence.

In this role, you will act as an internal senior consultant, managing small teams and utilizing data to design and lead innovative projects and performance improvement opportunities. You will work on multiple projects simultaneously, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders as you implement change throughout the organization. By doing so, you will work closely with and receive mentorship from senior leaders across various functions. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to shaping the strategic direction of our organization and play a pivotal role in driving our continued growth and success.

What you'll get:

• Annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: health/life/disability/dental/vision/matching 401(k).
• Awesome team culture.
• Career opportunities in growing company.
• Mission based company.

What you'll do:

• Work in small (3-5 person) core team, focused on innovation, strategy, and operational excellence.
• Lead multiple or one major workstream, utilizing data-driven approaches to identify and prioritize project opportunities with a focus on driving operational excellence and strategic growth.
• Manage and collaborate with small, dynamic teams on each workstream, comprised of individuals from different functions and areas of the business, ensuring alignment, managing expectations, and fostering strong working relationships.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand their needs, gather input, and drive consensus in project decision-making.
• Lead workshops and deliver presentations to senior leaders, sharing insights, project updates, and recommendations.
• Mentor teammates, supporting their professional development and ensuring their contributions align with project goals.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree and advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent (5+ years of work experience).
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to manage effective teams and foster an inclusive and positive environment.
• Previous management consulting experience required.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple independent workstreams across a wide variety of topics and functions.
• Strong ability to break down and solve problems through quantitative thinking and analysis.
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

About SAGE

Working for SAGE means being part of a community. You’d work alongside creative, enthusiastic Team Members who share your passion for culinary excellence. You’d also make a difference in an academic community and bring excitement to the dining hall with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents.

SAGE embraces the uniqueness of everyone in our family: Team Members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth. Every voice matters.

Guided by our founding principles of respect and partnership, we offer fulfilling careers for Team Members, market access for small local suppliers, and a joyful celebration of inclusiveness and multiculturalism through the fresh, authentic, and yummy foods we serve.

Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunity for growth and promotion. Team Members learn SAGE Standards and enhance their skill set through extensive training in food safety, allergen awareness, and preventing eating disorders.

SAGE has enjoyed steady, organic growth for the past 30 years, and we now serve independent schools and private colleges across North America. We continue to grow and raise the bar in food service for the educational market to create exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Come, rise with us!

This job advertisement should not be misconstrued as an offer of employment or a comprehensive listing of position responsibilities/expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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