JGL Consultants is a food service and retail consultancy serving the cultural, corporate, and higher education sectors. The firm has consulted for more than 300 cultural institutions nationwide including the Art Institute of Chicago, Carnegie Hall, LACMA, John F Kennedy Center, Obama Presidential Center, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The firm provides management advisory services including feasibility studies, assessments, and RFP process management
JGL has worked on projects in 44 states and has experienced significant revenue growth over the last five years. Learn more about the firm.
Open Position: Consultant
The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a love of travel, strong critical thinking and writing skills, and a passion for the hospitality industry. JGL is a boutique consultancy that embraces collaboration, open-mindedness, and creative thinking. Our goal is to find ways to improve client operations so that we can support the important organizations we work with.
Role
- Support JGL President and consulting team on various projects including but not limited to cultural, higher education, and corporate dining
- Contribute to JGL’s overall growth by being a productive team member
- Draft RFPs under the guidance of JGL
- Manage communication with JGL clients and prospective bidders on RFP processes
- Prepare other RFP documents including bid summaries, financial comparisons, reference summaries and bidder lists as needed
- Participate in other JGL projects including assessments and feasibility studies under the guidance of JGL
- Participate in weekly JGL team meeting
- Keep up to date on industry trends pertaining to food service in the cultural, corporate, and higher education arenas
- Contribute to the JGL team by being an active and engaged staff member
- Utilize JGL resources including Monday project management, ACT database, and Dropbox
- Assist with business development efforts by supporting regular outreach efforts. Responsibilities might include calling prospective clients, attendance at industry trade shows, and emailing prospective clients.
Requirements
- Minimum five years’ food service management experience; food service management experience in cultural environments is a plus.
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be resourceful and self-directed yet willing and able to request help
- Ability to review and analyze operating statements
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Adaptable to learning new systems
- Ability to juggle multiple simultaneous priorities
- Travel is required; may be as often as 1-4 times a month
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Other
- This is a full-time work from home opportunity
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
- 401k program with 3% contribution following one year of service
- Four weeks paid leave (vacation and sick)
- Ten company paid holidays
- JGL is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.
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Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
