Strategic Corporate Chef: Culinary Innovation & Partnerships

Griffith Foods Inc.; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

PTO

Education Assistance/Tuition Reim

Job summary

Griffith Foods Inc. in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Corporate Chef to drive growth by strengthening partnerships, leading culinary innovation, and turning customer insights into actionable strategies.

You will partner across Culinary, R&D, Marketing, Procurement and Operations to develop flavors, ingredients, and product applications that meet customer needs. This role requires hands-on cooking passion, strong presentation skills, travel up to 30%, and the ability to work onsite in Springdale

Qualifications

• At least an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts.
• At least 2 years’ experience in the food industry.
• At least 3-5 years culinary experience.
• Serve Safe sanitation certification.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Springdale, Arkansas 4-5 days per week.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary culinary partner in Northwest Arkansas.
• Lead culinary innovation from concept through commercialization.
• Represent the voice of the customer by identifying priorities, needs, and opportunities.
• Translate customer needs into business opportunities through cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead customer presentations and project execution, including samples and product refinement.
• Build strong customer relationships across Culinary, R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and Operations.
• Apply culinary expertise in flavors, ingredients, menu development, and product applications.
• Identify culinary and consumer trends that inspire customer-focused innovation.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food innovation

Customer-facing

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Griffith Foods Inc. in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Corporate Chef to drive growth by strengthening partnerships, leading culinary innovation, and turning customer insights into actionable strategies.

You will partner across Culinary, R&D, Marketing, Procurement and Operations to develop flavors, ingredients, and product applications that meet customer needs. This role requires hands-on cooking passion, strong presentation skills, travel up to 30%, and the ability to work onsite in Springdale