Overview

Corporate Chef leads the food service strategy to drive business growth through innovative culinary solutions and strong customer relations. This role partners with Sales and R&D to support and expand business with core customers and niche out opportunities with new customers. The corporate chef plays a pivotal role in planning and executing customer engagements. The corporate chef will lead and grow relationships in QSR, Fast Casual, and Multi-Unit foodservice channels. As a culinary industry expert, the Corporate Chef provides culinary leadership to the wider organization, delivers educational programs, and supports the innovation and commercialization process to accelerate market growth.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:• Culinary degree or comparable experience. (Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required) • 10+ years expertise in food service. • Experience in food science/R&D/food Manufacturing space. Certified Research Chef certification is preferred. • Direct experience with sales/account management or experience supporting sales.• Experience with the QSR (Quick service restaurant)/Fast Casual/Muti-Unit foodservice markets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:• Strong presentation skills• Ability to lead and execute high level engagements with proven results• Strong industry connections and reputation• Ability to support sales and lead on foodservice accounts• Adaptable to change and embraces a flexible learning style• Proactive/open to innovation• Involvement in professional organizations outside of Ajinomoto• Ability to work effectively across departments• Strong culinary network

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Working in culinary, office, and production facilities with up to 30% travel to customer sites

Responsibilities

• Spearhead and help determine the food service strategy • Grow food service opportunities• Conduct educational opportunities both internal and external to Ajinomoto• Support sales in foodservice accounts and within other target markets outside of foodservice• Develop and lead customer engagements that result in revenue opportunities• Collaborate with R&D by providing the culinary function• Prepare in-house culinary experiences for top customers and dignitaries

Salary Range130000.00-140000.00