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Nashoba Brook Bakery is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Oven Workers to load and unload our artisan bread from three European style stone hearth ovens.

$18-$20 to start with reassessment after 3 months.

The shift hours range between 12pm-8pm (those shifts can shift slightly). This is a physical job that requires heavy lifting and you must be comfortable working in front of warm ovens. Previous experience not required but a bonus!

We have an amazing team and we want you to join us! We're looking for someone with flexible availability and the ability to work multiple shifts. We offer competitive compensation and you will have the room to grow, benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurances, paid time off, as well as a 401K!

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• Able to lift 50lbs
• Have reliable transportation
• Able to take direction well
• Able to work well with others

Our story really begins with a friendship. John and Stu were close friends in high school. Though they went their separate ways after graduating, they stayed in touch and John became a big fan of the breads Stu was creating in Vermont. On several occasions, the two talked casually about going into business together. One day Stu called John and said, Do you remember how we talked about starting a bread business? Well, Im ready. John thought hard for at least one day before he called Stu back and said, Lets do it.

Stu and John spent hours over the next year philosophizing about bread, about life and about the opportunity to create a business that had meaning beyond the endless daily grind that consumes so many lives. From the beginning, they committed to starting a business that would take care of its employees, and give back to the community, while at the same time creating a space for people to meet, to talk and to organize around important social, cultural and political issues.

In the end, the bakerys home was designed to be many businesses fit into one space. There is, of course, the kitchens about 4,000 square feet anchored by three massive 32,000 pound French bread oven with windows all around so that caf patrons are able to look in on the operation. The caf is L-shaped with one side dedicated to take-out customers and the other filled with tables and chairs. In a back corner there are couches and armchairs, magazines and a few toys. The bakery also serves a growing network of gourmet markets, sandwich shops, caterers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels and other cafes. So Nashoba Brook Bakery is a wholesale bread business, a retail bakery, a caf, a takeout lunch spot, and a coffee shop all under one roof.

With around 100 employees and more than 275 wholesale accounts that services the entire New England region and beyond, the dreams of Stu and John have become a reality. Look for the Slow Rise breads in your neighborhood market and come have lunch by the Nashoba Brook.

WHO IS 7 BREW...

7 Brew is a rapidly expanding drive through beverage experience with over 600+ locations across 38 states in the US. We are one of the fastest-growing QSR brands in the world, with plans to open more domestic locations in 2026.

We're passionate about crafting delicious and unique beverages while providing a fast and friendly customer experience. We believe in creating a vibrant and energetic work environment where our team members can thrive and grow.

Our mission is to cultivate kindness one tasty drink at a time.

WHAT’S BREWING IN THIS ROLE…

The Manager of Menu Strategy & Category Management plays a key role in advancing 7 Brew’s mission to cultivate kindness by creating a positive experience. This position leads the development and execution of menu & category strategies to fuel brand growth, increase guest satisfaction, and enable operational excellence.

As the leader of the Category Management function within the greater Innovation & Category Management group, the Manager brings category strategy and menu planning to life in service to 7 Brew’s growth objectives.

THE FLAVOR YOU ADD…

Strategic Category & Menu Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies that meet business goals and enhance guest and Brewista experiences.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment with brand vision and operational capabilities.
• Assess emerging category opportunities in beverages, flavors, ingredients, and consumer experiences to inform the innovation pipeline.
• Support the evaluation and optimization of product performance across the full menu lifecycle, including launches, limited-time offers (LTOs), and ongoing items.
• Collaborate with Finance and Supply Chain to assess category mix, menu complexity, and profitability.
• Develop pricing strategy and product tiering to ensure 7 Brew continues to lead in menu development and product differentiation.
• Manage menu features & rollout schedule in coordination with all current and future vehicles.
• Stand- and Field- touchpoints to ensure menu execution matches category priority and strategic vision.
• Develop new menu touchpoints that tell 7 Brew’s category and menu stories to current and future guests
• Owns Nutrition Management tool, ensuring consumer communication clarity in keeping with best practices and 7 Brew brand standards.

Market & Consumer Insights Integration

• Partner with 7 Brew’s Insights team to translate data, trends, and guest feedback into actionable category strategies.
• Conduct competitive and trend analyses to assess whitespace opportunities.
• Support and assist innovation development in service to category growth plans.

Culture & Capability Building

• Model 7 Brew’s values of positivity, collaboration, and curiosity in every project.
• Actively contribute to a culture of experimentation—testing fast, learning fast, and iterating based on data and feedback.
• Participate in developing best practices, toolkits, and documentation that will form the foundation of a scaled Category Management organization.

MUST-HAVE INGREDIENTS...

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience in category management, menu strategy, marketing, or operations within food & beverage, CPG, or QSR environments.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects from ideation through commercialization.
• Ability to lead and grow a team.

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate consumer insights and brand strategy into actionable menu development opportunities.
• Business Acumen: Awareness of cost, margin, and operational considerations in category and product decisions.
• Project Management: Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative Leadership: Effective at influencing without authority across functions.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment; comfortable with ambiguity.

Performance Metrics

• Timely delivery of category and menu projects.
• Quality and clarity of category analyses leading to disproportionate growth for 7 Brew and its franchisees.
• Demonstrated collaboration and positive feedback from cross-functional partners.

Cultural Fit

• 7 Brew’s Innovation team is entrepreneurial, fast, and fun — we test, taste, and iterate constantly. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, and loves turning “what if?” into “why not?”