Global Food Manager (m/f/d)

Das ist der Job

Beginn • Food-and-Beverage-Manager/in JetBrains is a global software development company.

Darum lohnt es sich

Workplace hospitality experience • Design food spaces as social and collaboration hubs, not just cafeterias. • Integrate coffee and tea culture, grab-and-go solutions, and informal meeting spaces. • Partner with global workplace and architecture teams on layout, flow, and capacity optimization. • Own and support the end-to-end planning and development of food services in new offices, expansions, and renovations.

Vendor ecosystem and partnerships • Define global selection frameworks focused on culinary quality, cost efficiency, sustainability, and scalability. • Lead major tenders in collaboration with the Procurement and Legal teams. • Establish and manage long-term strategic partnerships with key vendors.

Operations and performance management • Oversee global food service performance across all locations. • Define and implement standardized operating metrics, reporting, and performance tracking. • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory requirements. • Support local teams while enforcing global standards and accountability.

Culinary strategy and innovation • Define global menu frameworks emphasizing balanced nutrition, cultural diversity, and quality. • Introduce modern food concepts such as plant-forward options, flexible pricing models, and digital ordering systems. • Drive continuous innovation together with local teams and suppliers.

Health, well-being, and sustainability • Position food as a key component of employee health and well-being. • Define and track measurable targets for healthy eating, food waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing. • Partner with ESG teams to align with company-wide sustainability commitments. • Manage the global food budget and take full responsibility for P&L. • Define and control cost per employee, subsidy levels, and vendor pricing structures. • Continuously optimize the balance between quality, cost, and employee satisfaction.

Cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement • Partner with the Global Workplace, HR, Finance, ESG, Facilities, and Office Management teams. • Integrate food services into broader employee experience and benefits programs. • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

We’d be glad to have you on our team if you: • Have extensive experience leading multi-location food services, hospitality, and workplace experience programs within corporate environments. • Have experience managing international operations at scale. • Demonstrate a strong ownership mindset with proven P&L responsibility. • Have a deep understanding of food operations, workplace experience, and vendor ecosystems. • Are comfortable operating both strategically (global design) and operationally (execution). • Have strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality standards, and compliance requirements. • Possess excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Care deeply about culinary quality, sustainability, and innovation. • Are willing to travel internationally when required. • Strong base salary.

To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services. • Sports benefit.

Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings. *Some benefits may vary depending on location. • Mentorenprogramm/Coaching • Firmenevents • Kantine Since 2000, we’ve built developer tools used by more than 15 million people worldwide, and 88 Fortune Global 100 companies are our customers.

We’re looking for a Global Food Manager to lead and develop JetBrains’ global food and hospitality ecosystem as a strategic pillar of the employee experience.

In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of the global food function across all JetBrains locations, including strategy, design, launch, operations, and continuous optimization – with direct accountability for budget, vendor ecosystem, quality, and performance metrics.

You will design and operate a scalable, data-driven, and culturally consistent global food program, integrating cafeterias, coffee points, and social spaces into a cohesive workplace hospitality experience that enhances employee well-being, productivity, and engagement.

Global strategy and operating model • Define and implement a global food and hospitality strategy aligned with JetBrains’ culture and employee needs, with full ownership of the global operating model. • Assess and develop existing local food service structures, approaches, and schemes, integrating them into a cohesive global model. • Establish tiered service models based on office size and function (e.g. hub, regional, satellite). • Build and maintain a global playbook for launching and scaling food services across locations. • Balance global consistency with local market adaptation.

Data and analytics • Build and own a data-driven approach to food services. • Track consumption patterns, satisfaction, and waste metrics. • Use insights to optimize menus, pricing, and vendor performance.

Employer brand and culture • Position food as an integral part of the JetBrains employee experience. • Support office tours, hiring events, and internal initiatives through high-quality food programs. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. • Flexible work location.

Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office. • Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad. • Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love. • Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family • Learning and development opportunities.

Access to conferences, courses, and language classes. • Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills. • Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays. • Mental health support. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend. • Internal events.