Red Lobster

Data Analyst

• Lead the financial strategy, forecasting, and evaluation of promotions, loyalty, off-premise, and discount initiatives to maximize sales growth, guest engagement, and profitability.
• Serve as the primary finance partner to Marketing, Concept Development, Culinary, and Operations leadership, influencing key decisions through data-driven insights and financial recommendations.
• Develop and oversee financial models that assess promotional opportunities, core menu pricing, price increases, menu innovation, and investment scenarios, ensuring alignment with company growth, margin, and guest frequency objectives.
• Lead analysis of menu price tiers, value architecture, price gaps, and competitive positioning to optimize guest value perception, menu mix, traffic, and profitability.
• Establish assumptions and analytical frameworks related to traffic, menu mix, pricing elasticity, consumer behavior, and competitive pricing dynamics to support strategic business planning and decision-making.
• Lead the design, measurement, and financial evaluation of marketing, menu, media, pricing, and operational tests, including market selection, success criteria, post-analysis, and scaling recommendations.
• Provide thought leadership on promotional effectiveness, pricing strategy, price realization, customer acquisition, retention, and profitability to optimize marketing investments and menu performance.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to incorporate promotional, pricing, and marketing impacts into annual budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and financial outlooks.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends through analysis of sales, traffic, average check, product mix, menu pricing performance, and margin drivers, proactively recommending actions to improve results.
• Drive continuous improvement of analytical processes, reporting capabilities, forecasting methodologies, and decision-support tools.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Manager, Marketing Finance & Analytics

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead portions of the annual budget, reforecast, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and operational priorities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, including P&L, cash flow, and variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting earnings, cash flow, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses.
• Analyze key drivers of financial performance (sales, labor, margins, costs) and provide actionable insights to Finance and cross-functional leaders.
• Manage daily, weekly, and long-range cash forecasting to ensure liquidity, visibility, and proactive risk management.

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury

Accountant

• Provide critical support for Red Lobster’s food and beverage ordering, distribution, and supplier payment processes.
• Coordinate communications, prepare account reconciliations, and resolve issues across operational workflows.
• Partner with internal teams at multiple levels and with external suppliers to research and resolve payment-related discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external compliance and reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to internal controls and external requirements.
• Collaborate with internal purchasing teams and vendors to address pricing, product, or process discrepancies and drive resolution.
• Investigate unresolved variances or system issues impacting invoice accuracy, balances, or transaction activity.
• Lead recurring supplier meetings, providing updates and ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Support external audits by preparing the required documentation and providing explanations for financial transactions as needed.

Accountant, Accounts Payable, Operations

Operations

• Serve as the market leader for approximately 8-10 Operating Company restaurants within a division
• Ensure restaurant leadership teams execute at an optimal level to drive profitable Same-Restaurant-Sales and Guest Count growth
• Ensure 100% compliance to the Operating Company’s HR, Finance, and other functional standards and processes
• Emphasize coaching and developing General Managers and high-potential Restaurant Managers
• Contribute to identifying, developing, retaining, and promoting high-potential diverse talent within a market

Director of Operations

Analyst

• Dive into data and build dynamic compensation models and reporting to provide insights for leadership.
• Ensure compensation programs and initiatives are effectively executed, compliant, and aligned with corporate objectives.
• Ensure compensation records are accurately maintained in the HR systems.
• Subject Matter Expert for the interpretation of federal, state and local laws to ensure compliance including minimum wage updates, FLSA, and EEOC.
• Provide guidance to HR and organizational leaders on pay decisions, job architecture, compensation policies, and pay practices.
• Responsible for ensuring the annual merit and bonus processes are accurate and processed timely.
• Partners closely with HR and organizational leaders to review and process compensation requests.
• Oversee and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date compensation resources.
• Regularly update content, improve resource accessibility, and collaborate with relevant teams to ensure the information aligns with current policies.
• Own the administration and organization of various compensation programs, employment offers, promotions/demotions, and termination packages.
• Participate in market surveys and analyze results to ensure compensation objectives are achieved.
• Preparing statistical analysis, data modeling, cost analysis in support of financial objectives.
• Conduct review and audit of compensation related data.
• Responsible for user-based compensation testing of upgrades and other system updates in HR systems.
• Influence and assist with implementation of new Compensation programs, new systems, and special projects as requested.
• Fulfill ad hoc query, data modeling and reporting requests.

Senior Compensation Analyst

Procurement

• Develops sourcing and procurement strategies and execution plans
• Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers in accordance with company standards and approval processes
• Develops and executes short-, mid-, and long-term sourcing strategies that support company objectives and operational needs
• Manages medium- to high-complexity spend categories and supplier relationships
• Identifies and delivers cost savings and value improvement opportunities
• Conducts cost analysis and develops pricing and forecasting models
• Prepares, executes, and manages Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and supplier negotiations
• Collaborates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support forecasting, inventory planning, and continuity of supply
• Monitors inventory coverage and communicate risks, opportunities, and supply updates to leadership teams
• Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships through effective communication and collaboration
• Monitors market conditions, industry trends, commodity movements, and supply risks to support strategic decision-making
• Evaluates supplier capabilities, performance, and operational effectiveness on an ongoing basis
• Conducts supplier visits and participates in business reviews, product development initiatives, and issue resolution activities
• Partners with internal stakeholders to support product launches, promotions, operational initiatives, and innovation projects
• Assists in resolving supplier-related quality, service, and supply issues
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure supplier compliance with company standards and specifications
• Coordinates supply planning and execution for seasonal programs, promotions, and business initiatives
• Develops and maintains monthly, quarterly, and annual purchasing and inventory plans
• Prepares category reviews, business updates, and performance presentations for leadership teams
• Implements strategies to optimize inventory positioning, minimize excess inventory exposure, and improve service levels
• Supports supplier audits, compliance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintains strong service levels across distribution and supply networks, including order fulfillment and on-time delivery performance
• Works collaboratively with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams to proactively address operational challenges and mitigate future risks
• Travels domestically and internationally as needed for supplier meetings, sourcing initiatives, trade events, and operational support

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Recruitment

• Partners with Human Resources Business Partners to deliver and maintain appropriate division management staffing levels and on-time Manager in Training (MIT) talent acquisition support for new restaurant growth
• Proactively plans and implements recruitment advertising and sourcing within the budget and strategies outlined
• Manages company career sites and Internet job board postings, engages in current social media networking strategies, participates in college career fair activities, recruiting agency management, and other recruiting strategies
• Proactively sources candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, employee referrals, and other creative channels
• Conducts and facilitates management interviews via video and ensures consistency with the selection process as it relates to applicants and operations directors
• Maintains communication with new MIT through the initial training process
• Facilitates workforce planning for internal candidate population with operations directors to achieve internal hiring goals
• Accurately executes all talent acquisition system responsibilities, sourcing, resume screening, applicant tracking, background checks, candidate communications and new hire administration
• Ensures process compliance to minimize company risk and liability
• Develops strong relationships with and deliver professional talent acquisition services to operations leaders as well as a positive candidate experience to promote brand image and reputation
• Provides support to operations hiring managers in the use of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS); troubleshoots system issues and escalates technical problems to HRIS or vendor support as needed
• Submits timely and accurate expense reports and manages recruitment budget to achieve efficient MIT cost-per-hire goals.
• Subject matter knowledge on all talent acquisition related topics e.g. compensation, benefits, relocation, training, etc.

Talent Acquisition Partner

• Consults with HR managers and other departments to determine HRIS needs
• Identify issue trends while analyzing HRIS system performance metrics to help resolve application issues
• Document processes, identify HR concerns and compile data analysis reports
• Assist with system upgrades by testing various changes in test and QA environments to ensure the end product meets the needs of the users prior to applying them to the production environment
• Optimize HRIS processes, integrating new software and performing diagnostic tests
• Perform statistical analysis on gathered HRIS data and running SQL queries
• Ensure the efficient recording and secure storage of HR metrics including attendance and employee performance data
• Manage daily HRIS operations, including system access, maintenance administration and system integrity for all HR systems (PeopleSoft, iCIMS, Cornerstone, etc.)
• Provides systems support including HR systems administration, HR systems security, PeopleSoft table maintenance, assistance with data requests, report creation (SQL query tools), and systems implementation testing and validation
• Develop and implement new processes and systems for efficient HR management
• Consults with process owners and clients to establish project scope, requirements, and timelines for the implementation of new and enhanced processes and manage those projects to completion
• Analyze and develop data system programs to generate reports and compile output files
• Support special projects as requested

HRIS Analyst

Business Development Rep

• Driving the strategic growth of the company’s franchise system through new franchise sales, market expansion, and long-term development partnerships.
• Lead the end-to-end franchise sales process—from prospecting and lead qualification through deal structuring and execution.
• Build and manage a robust franchise sales pipeline.
• Identify and pursue strategic multi-unit, area development, and master franchise opportunities.
• Lead all stages of the franchise sales lifecycle, including prospect engagement, site pipeline dialogue, financial review, and deal negotiation.
• Partner closely with Legal on franchise agreements and collaborate with Finance to evaluate franchisee financial capability.