Corporate Chef - National Accounts

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Corporate Chef - National Accounts in United States.

This role blends culinary expertise, strategic relationship management, and business development within a fast-paced foodservice environment. You will work closely with national account customers to create innovative menu solutions that elevate guest experiences while supporting operational efficiency and business growth. Acting as both a culinary advisor and sales partner, you will collaborate across sales, marketing, R&D, and innovation teams to bring trend-driven food concepts to life. The position offers strong visibility across the foodservice industry, combining hands-on culinary creativity with customer-facing presentations and strategic account support. You will help shape impactful food and beverage solutions while building lasting partnerships with key operators and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and delivering measurable business impact.

• Develop and present innovative menu concepts and operational solutions aligned with current foodservice trends and customer business goals.
• Analyze customer menus and recommend product applications, menu enhancements, and operational efficiencies using a broad portfolio of food and beverage solutions.
• Lead customer-facing culinary presentations, including research, recipe development, storytelling, logistics coordination, and live execution.
• Build and strengthen relationships with national account customers through consultative culinary support and value-driven engagement.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, R&D, commercial development, supply chain, and quality teams to deliver impactful customer solutions.
• Support business growth by identifying opportunities to expand product adoption and strengthen existing customer partnerships.
• Utilize industry insights, consumer trends, and market intelligence to create relevant and differentiated food concepts.
• Track sales performance, account activities, and customer engagement through internal systems and reporting tools.
• Share culinary best practices and collaborate with peers to continuously improve customer experiences and team performance.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the restaurant or foodservice industry, with experience in culinary sales strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a culinary role within a food manufacturing, foodservice solutions, or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of back-of-house restaurant operations, culinary techniques, and food manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and operational best practices.
• Familiarity with foodservice industry trends, consumer insights, competitive landscape, and channel dynamics.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage customers through compelling culinary storytelling.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for developing new business opportunities and customer relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 40% as required for customer meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to working across cross-functional teams.

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Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of approximately $115,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
• Performance-based incentives and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible remote or hybrid work opportunities depending on location.
• Opportunity to work with leading foodservice brands and national account customers.
• Professional growth and career development within a global food and beverage environment.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and diversity.
• Access to additional employee perks and benefits programs.