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Corporate Chef

Hillsdale, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

Corporate Chef

Grosse Ile, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

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The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

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The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

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The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

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Corporate Chef

Hillsdale, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

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Corporate Chef

Bay City, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

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Corporate Chef

Bay City, MI · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

The Corporate Chef owns the culinary lifecycle from ideation and bench testing through costing ... senior leadership. Travel & Schedule * Travel: Up to 40-50% travel is required for store and ...

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How much do senior corporate chef jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior corporate chef in the United States is $68,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Corporate Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Corporate Chef, you need extensive culinary expertise, menu development experience, and a relevant culinary degree or certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe are typically required. Strong leadership, creativity, and excellent communication skills help in managing kitchen teams and collaborating with corporate stakeholders. These competencies are vital to ensure consistent food quality, operational efficiency, and the successful execution of culinary initiatives across multiple locations.

How does a Senior Corporate Chef balance menu innovation with standardization across multiple locations?

A Senior Corporate Chef is often responsible for creating innovative recipes while ensuring consistent quality and presentation across all company locations. This involves developing standardized recipes, conducting regular training sessions for kitchen staff, and collaborating closely with local chefs and operations managers to adapt menus to regional preferences without compromising brand standards. Balancing creativity and consistency is a common challenge, but it provides an opportunity to influence the culinary direction of the organization while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Senior Corporate Chef vs Corporate Chef?

AspectSenior Corporate ChefCorporate Chef
CredentialsProfessional culinary certifications, extensive experienceSimilar credentials, often with less seniority
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple locations, develops menus, manages teamsManages kitchen operations within a single location or brand
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, hospitality chains, food service companiesRestaurants, hotel chains, catering companies

The Senior Corporate Chef typically holds more experience and oversees multiple locations or brands, focusing on strategic menu development and team management. In contrast, a Corporate Chef usually manages a single kitchen or restaurant, focusing on daily operations. Both roles require culinary expertise and leadership, but the Senior Corporate Chef operates at a higher strategic level within large organizations.

What are Senior Corporate Chefs?

Senior Corporate Chefs are highly experienced culinary professionals who oversee the development, execution, and consistency of food programs across multiple locations or within a large organization. They are responsible for menu creation, staff training, food quality control, and ensuring adherence to safety and cost standards. Often, they collaborate with executive leadership to maintain the brand’s culinary vision and may also be involved in sourcing ingredients and creating new recipes. Their role combines hands-on culinary expertise with managerial duties, making them key decision-makers in the foodservice industry.
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Foodservice Corporate Chef (Multiple Levels)

Foodservice Corporate Chef (Multiple Levels)

Hormel Foods Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

$78K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Hormel Foods rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

177th of 432 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Corporate Chef/Sr. Corporate Chef/Executive Chef - Hormel Foodservice

About Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE, APPLEGATE, WHOLLY, HORMEL BLACK LABEL, COLUMBUS, JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report and one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visitwww.hormelfoods.com. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position enables the sales process by providing exceptional food experiences to drive confidence in Hormel quality, capabilities, and product portfolio.

  • Participates as a member of the Hormel Culinary Collective and is involved in all Collective activities.

  • Develops and delivers culinary presentations with sales team for key Non-Commercial accounts, C-Store Accounts, key Chain/National accounts and Regional chains.

  • Menu/recipe concept ideation

  • Represents Hormel culinary at industry events. 

  • Key participant in all sales development training seminars as assigned and hosted at the corporate office.

  • Works collaboratively, in a team setting, with other members of the Hormel Foodservice. 

  • Lead/opportunity generation through chef-to-chef connections with key accounts

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position will be awarded at one of three levels - Corporate Chef, Senior Corporate Chef, Executive Chef - based on qualifications and experience.

  • 3+ years or relevant culinary industry experience to include menu development and profitability.
  • A formal culinary degree from a reputable culinary institute
  • A pattern of initiative.
  • A pattern of strong goal setting and results accountability.
  • Self-starter who possesses the ability to work independently.
  • Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. 
  • The ability to work effectively in a team environment on a variety of complex projects. 
  • Ability to foster relationships with fellow culinarians at a regional or national level.
  • Ability to present effectively to groups.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal and persuasive skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 

LOCATION: The preferred location(s) for this position are Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ. This role will work from a remote home office. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel may be necessary up to 60% of the time.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $78,000 - $150,400 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. 

BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods' total compensation package include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. 

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers 

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.


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