Corporate Chef for AFH Non-Commercial Growth

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Corporate Chef for Non-Commercial Accounts at its Glenview R&D Center to shape and execute culinary strategy for AFH segments including Sports & Entertainment, Business & Industry, Healthcare, Distributors, and College & University. You will collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop key accounts and channels through innovative culinary solutions.

You will lead professional culinary sessions with customers, provide on-site consultations, and mentor junior chefs

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred or equivalent corporate chef experience.
• 5–7 years of extensive food service experience across multiple channels.
• 4–5+ years as Corporate Chef for a food manufacturer or national chain.
• 2–3 years corporate culinary experience engaging with customers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Hands-on with live culinary demonstrations and presentations.
• Understanding of restaurant equipment, ingredients, and manufacturing basics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Translate trends into concepts and recipes to optimize the Kraft Heinz portfolio.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Innovation to prioritize offerings.
• Lead culinary sessions with key accounts to showcase products and needs.
• Manage and grow culinary relationships with key accounts.
• Provide on-site tastings, menu concept development, and training.
• Contribute to NPD and innovation through market insights.
• Develop USPs for new product launches and train local teams.

Skills

Culinary strategy

Food service experience

Corporate chef experience

Customer engagement

Presentation skills

Market trends

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Product development

Flavor trends

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Corporate Chef for Non-Commercial Accounts at its Glenview R&D Center to shape and execute culinary strategy for AFH segments including Sports & Entertainment, Business & Industry, Healthcare, Distributors, and College & University. You will collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop key accounts and channels through innovative culinary solutions.

You will lead professional culinary sessions with customers, provide on-site consultations, and mentor junior chefs