Corporate Executive Chef

Schwan's Company • Marshall, MN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, the team helps create moments that matter through food, with a portfolio including iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards®, and Mrs. Smith’s®. These products are enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants, and various retail locations, reflecting a commitment to quality, innovation, and community through food. The company is seeking a Corporate Executive Chef to be based out of their new corporate HQ and kitchen in Hopkins, MN. This role is responsible for providing culinary leadership and strategy to support category and channel marketing businesses. The position actively contributes to culinary solutions that aim to position the Company as a valued business partner and a category leader. Significant travel, up to 75%, is required for various promotional food events.

Requirements

• A Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of work experience, including working for a food service distributor, food manufacturer or facilities management company (ARAMARK) overseeing training, menu development and/or culinary operations.
• The ability to travel up to 75% to national food events.
• Extensive knowledge of culinary trends and cooking techniques and platforms.
• Ability to effectively interact with customer culinary staff and senior management is required.
• Good knowledge of operators or food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes effective culinary presentations.
• Serves as company "ambassador" at key industry events.
• Provides leadership and insights regarding customer culinary needs.
• Supports product and culinary training needs.
• Develops culinary marketing support tools (recipe ideas, product applications, menu analysis, etc.).
• Participates in ideation sessions.
• Works closely with R&D team to provide insight into operator needs.
• Manages, trains and develops subordinates, if applicable.

Benefits

• a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being
• a strong foundation of health benefits
• retirement and financial wellbeing
• time off programs
• wellbeing support programs
• eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees