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The Nestle Professional Solutions at Nestle USA leverages its position as the world's largest food and beverage company to bring brands that you enjoy in your home, to other areas of your life such as the workplace, restaurants, hotels, and your neighborhood College or University. Our portfolio of products and solutions includes beloved brands such as Stouffer's, Coffee mate, Nescafe, and Starbucks. With our extensive networks and industry knowledge, we offer unparalleled support and guidance to foodservice operators, ensuring their success in a competitive market. We strive to contribute to a healthier future by providing the finest ingredients and operational knowledge to every type of foodservice operation. The strength of our trusted brands is supported by a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to deepening their industry experience. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs. Our employees thrive on opportunities to grow and develop within the food-service industry, ensuring that we are always at the forefront of industry trends and innovations.

 
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The Corporate Chef for Nestle Professional Solutions is responsible for driving culinary sales and growing key customer relationships in the National Account Channel. This role will demonstrate culinary selling skills, a deep knowledge of back of house operations, and a passion for industry and consumer related trends. As the National Account Corporate Chef, you will partner closely with foodservice sales, marketing, commercial development, and custom innovation experts to ensure exceptional customer interactions and build strong industry partnerships.

This position reports directly to Manager, Culinary Strategy

This is a remote position requiring nationwide travel based on client needs. Residence near a major airport is preferred. 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate innovative menu and operator solutions utilizing the NPS portfolio that are on-trend, unique, and elevate the customer experience.
• Analyzes customer menus to create and effectively communicate Nestle products and operational suggestions.
• Utilize industry-relevant resources to ground menu concepts in relevant consumer insights and trend data.
• Craft customer presentations through culinary storytelling with the support of cross-functional team members.
• Lead customer presentations by managing preliminary research, recipe development, presentation logistics management, and meeting execution.
• Grows and protects existing Nestle products at strategically relevant operators by adding value through demonstrations, menu ideation, and cross-utilization.
• Builds and nurtures customer relationships that separate the Nestle product experience from competition.
• Accurately account for sales results and sales targets using internal account management system.
• Routinely shares relevant best-practices with peer network.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food science, or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of restaurant or foodservice industry experience required, culinary selling preferred
• 2+ years in a culinary role at a food manufacturer or comparable setting required
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
• Knowledge of marketplace, channel and industry trends, and competitors
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with multiple business partners (sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, QA) and build relationships with key customers
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the strong desire to develop new business
• Deep understanding of back of house restaurant operations, culinary technique and food manufacturing processes
• Ability to travel up to 40%

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The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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Job Requisition: 409925