Senior Application Chef, Bangalore

Bayfield Food Ingredients

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 600,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Bayfield Food Ingredients is seeking a Senior Application Chef in Bangalore to lead culinary innovations and product demonstrations. This role involves engaging with clients, driving training programs, and influencing product development to enhance market presence. Candidates should have significant culinary experience and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5-6 years in a high-volume hot kitchen environment.
Experience in B2B sales with food ingredients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Conduct product demonstrations showcasing product applications.
Lead training programs for channel partners.
Develop and customize recipes based on customer needs.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

B2B

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Training and mentoring

Recipe development

Ingredient functionality

Customer-centric approach

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management

Job description

About Us

About Us

Bayfield Food Ingredients is a leading provider of high-quality food ingredients, passionately dedicated to empowering our clients to create exceptional food products. While our roots are in Kochi, Kerala, our reach and ambition extend across India, with a growing presence in key culinary hubs like Bangalore. We pride ourselves on sourcing and delivering a diverse range of innovative and reliable ingredients. Our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and strategic partnerships drives everything we do, making us a trusted partner for businesses looking to enhance flavor, texture, and nutritional value in their offerings.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Application Chef to join our team in Bangalore. This pivotal role will serve as a culinary expert, bridging the gap between our high-quality ingredients and our customers' unique needs. You will be responsible for showcasing the versatility of our products, converting key customers through tailored culinary solutions, leading comprehensive training programs, and driving innovation through recipe development. Your expertise will be crucial in expanding our market presence and solidifying our reputation as a trusted partner in the food industry.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct Product Demonstrations: Perform compelling live demonstrations to showcase diverse product applications to key customers, potential clients, and channel partners, emphasizing product benefits, versatility, and optimal usage.
Convert Key Customers: Strategically engage and convert key customers by providing highly tailored product solutions, innovative applications, and technical culinary support to meet their specific business and product development needs.
Lead Channel Partner Training: Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive and engaging training programs to channel partners to significantly enhance their product knowledge, application expertise, and selling capabilities.
Recipe Development & Innovation: Spearhead the development and customization of new and existing recipes to creatively demonstrate product adaptability across various food segments (e.g., bakery, confectionery, savory, beverages) and to proactively support evolving customer requirements.
Collaborate with Sales & Marketing: Work closely and synergistically with the sales and marketing teams to ensure application activities are fully aligned with overarching business goals, driving demand generation, supporting sales growth, and creating compelling marketing content.
Customer Feedback & Market Insights: Systematically collect, analyze, and synthesize customer feedback, market trends, and competitive intelligence. Communicate these crucial insights effectively to internal R&D, product development, and sales teams for continuous product enhancement, service improvement, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

Education: Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management.
Experience: Minimum of 5–6 years of hands-on experience in a high-volume hot kitchen environment, preferably in a commercial setting or R&D kitchen.
Advantageous Experience: Experience in B2B sales or working extensively with food ingredients in a B2B context will be a significant advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and a deep understanding of food science and ingredient functionality.
Proven ability to develop and scale recipes for commercial applications.
Outstanding presentation, demonstration, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical details in an engaging manner.
Strong training and mentoring abilities, comfortable leading groups.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer-centric approach.
Analytical mindset for gathering market insights and providing actionable feedback.
Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Ability to travel locally and regionally as required for demonstrations and customer visits.

What We Offer

An exciting opportunity to lead culinary innovation for a growing food ingredients company.
The chance to significantly impact customer success and business growth.
A collaborative environment where your creativity and expertise are valued.
Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Skills: r&d,training and mentoring,product demonstrations,b2b,demonstration skills,communication skills,presentation skills,culinary skills,food science,customer-centric approach,interpersonal skills,analytical skills,recipe development,creativity,ingredient functionality

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