Food & Beverage Director at E + Rose – Franklin, Tennessee

About Us:

E+ROSE Wellness Company is a thriving, family-owned business on a mission to bring health and happiness to Nashville, Atlanta, and the Southeast! We're not just about delicious plant-based bowls and smoothies - we're building a community where people connect through healthy living. Join our growing team as a Food & Beverage Director and be a part of something special!

The Role We are seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Director to oversee all cafe and cateringfood production in our commissary kitchen and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional quality at scale. We're looking for someone who can multi-task, manage multiple food production teams(prep, production, juicing, catering), and is always striving for improvements to revenue and costs.This individual will play a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining the highest standards of food safety, and supporting ongoing menu and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all food production for E+ROSE 12+ cafe locations and catering business

• Manage and develop kitchen staff, including departmental leads, fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety standards and procedures in accordance with the kitchens HACCP plan.

• Maintain HACCP certification and lead training to uphold best practices across the team.

• Partner with leadership teams to develop and launch new food concepts and product innovations.

• Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.

• Drive operational improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 35 years of leadership experience in food production, catering, or large-scale kitchen operations.

• HACCP Certification (required)

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP plans, and compliance standards.

• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams in a high-volume environment.

• Passion for culinary innovation, with experience in product development a plus.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join E+ROSE?

• Opportunity to help shape the catering arm of a growing, mission-driven food brand.

• Collaborative, innovative team passionate about wellness and great food.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.