Executive Chef

The hiring company is a leading player in the foodservice industry, distinguished for its commitment to culinary excellence, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. Focused on delivering high-quality food products and services, the company thrives on building strong partnerships with its clients by providing expert culinary guidance, creative food concepts, and tailored support to meet the evolving needs of the market. With a robust presence across various foodservice sectors and a dedication to industry trends, the company prides itself on fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment that empowers employees to contribute meaningfully to business growth and customer satisfaction.

This role, Culinary Specialist, is a vital customer-facing position that merges culinary expertise with sales acumen to drive new business growth and enrich the customer experience. The Culinary Specialist acts as an integral partner to the sales teams by offering in-depth knowledge of product categories, conducting engaging food demonstrations, and delivering consultative selling tailored to customer needs. By serving as a trusted brand ambassador, this professional represents the company at customer meetings, food shows, industry events, and culinary presentations, effectively showcasing product innovations and food solutions.

The position demands a comprehensive understanding of food trends, market dynamics, and competitive offerings to craft compelling food-focused solutions that stimulate customer business. In addition to culinary proficiency, the role involves managing culinary events such as tastings, catering, and educational demonstrations, while ensuring compliance with all food safety and health regulations. Expertise in coordinating kitchen logistics, managing food and supply costs, and maintaining kitchen operations including sanitation and equipment upkeep is essential. The Culinary Specialist also supports internal training initiatives and helps drive sales goals by leveraging their consultative selling and business acumen.

Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in executive chef experience within the foodservice industry, paired with consultative selling skills and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts related to food costs and profitability. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are critical for success in this role, coupled with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities independently and efficiently. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and the flexibility to travel locally and support various culinary events round out the key expectations. Overall, this role offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about combining their craft with business growth strategies in a vibrant and forward-looking company environment.