Industrial Executive Chef: Product Innovation & Quality

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Gallarate; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions in Gallarate is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary activities, drive standardization, and lead continuous improvement across our food manufacturing operations. This role combines culinary artistry with process optimization to deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure scalability from development to

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in culinary arts or related field.
• 10+ years in food production or culinary leadership.
• Experience with large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary function across all product lines to ensure highest quality and presentation.
• Develop and optimize recipes, formulations, and production processes.
• Collaborate with R&D to create new products aligned with market trends.
• Define and maintain culinary standards, production specs, and recipe management.
• Partner with Operations to ensure scalability from development to production.
• Monitor product performance and implement corrective actions for quality.
• Support cost optimization through ingredient selection, yield improvement, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage and develop culinary teams with a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Participate in customer presentations, product evaluations, sensory assessments, and commercialization activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Culinary Arts

Food Science

Food Technology

Job description

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions in Gallarate is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary activities, drive standardization, and lead continuous improvement across our food manufacturing operations. This role combines culinary artistry with process optimization to deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure scalability from development to