Corporate Chef - South Region

RATIONAL AG; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day 1

401(k) match

Half-day summer Fridays

Free company bistro

Health club membership reimbursement

Job summary

A leading culinary solutions provider is seeking a Regional Corporate Chef in Rolling Meadows, IL. The role involves executing strategic plans in product development, providing culinary guidance and support to key accounts, and requires extensive travel. Candidates should have proven experience as a chef, expertise with RATIONAL equipment, and strong communication skills. The position offers excellent benefits, including health insurance from day one and opportunities for further development.

Qualifications

• Proven long-time experience as a chef in a well-established foodservice environment.
• Strong presentation capabilities in verbal and written formats.
• Eager to travel with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and culinary guidance to implement After Sales concept.
• Support key accounts with menu development and process implementation.
• Plan and execute regional trade show requirements.
• Support an efficient, comprehensive freelancer network.
• Plan, lead and execute local and Regional and assist with National Trade Show requirements.
• Provide strategic and culinary guidance to support key accounts.
• Support Regional Sales Directors and Managers regarding new application development and product ideas.

Skills

Experience as a chef in a food service environment

Expert with RATIONAL equipment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Internet skills

Microsoft Office/Outlook

Customer needs understanding

Driving license

Education

Business Administration background preferred

Job description

Strong preference to be located in Dallas, TX area.

Summary

The Regional Corporate Chef (RCC) executes strategic plans and initiatives relating to product development of RATIONAL’s products within their assigned region. The RCC will partner with Regional Sales Managers, Dealer Partners/Representatives, and Regional Certified RATIONAL Chefs to develop their knowledge and skills when applying our technology in the market, including supporting key accounts with menu development and process implementation. Objectives regarding revenue, profitability, market share and positioning are also part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and culinary guidance to implement After Sales concept
• Provide consultation in application questions and issues by phone, in person, and on virtual platforms
• Execution of and participation at exhibitions, trade fairs, product trainings of RATIONAL Cooking Live
• Support an efficient, comprehensive, as well as long-term freelancer network
• Plan, lead and execute local and Regional and assist with National Trade Show requirements
• Provide strategic and culinary guidance to support key accounts
• Supports Regional Sales Directors and Managers regarding new application development and product ideas

Qualifications

• Proven long-time experience as a chef in a well-established foodservice environment
• Expert with RATIONAL equipment
• Chef with Business Administration background preferred
• Experience in dealing and understanding partners/customers’ needs
• Outstanding presentation capabilities with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and good Internet skills
• Should be eager to travel and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation is a must

Physical demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required, include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work environment

• Travel required, typically including continuous overnight stays (80%+ overnight travel)
• Must live within 1 hour driving distance to major international airport
• International travel required
• Various environments (training centers, kitchen, culinary centers, etc. and home office)

RATIONAL

Our Benefits

• Health insurance Day 1, 401(k) Match
• Half-day Summer Fridays with up to 31 days off in each year of employment
• Company Bistro with food available free for employees
• Reimbursement for Health Club memberships, AAA, and Costco or Sam's Club
• Discounted prices on entertainment, travel, and leisure activities
• All-Company Kickoff event, company summer BBQ
• Opportunities for further internal and external development
• Opportunity for profit-sharing type of financial benefits

What counts for us are your qualifications – regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation/identity or social, ethnic, or religious backgrounds. We welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Romanek at [e-mail].