Executive Chef

Sartori Cheese Brand•Plymouth, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Executive Chef of National Accounts is a key culinary leadership role responsible for accelerating Sartori’s growth in the Ingredient and Food Service channels through culinary innovation, storytelling, and strategic customer collaboration. This role bridges culinary artistry and business development, creating menu and product solutions that expand Sartori Originals’ market presence and drive profitable revenue. Success in this role depends on an ability to combine culinary excellence, business acumen, and customer collaboration.

Requirements

Culinary degree required; a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and progressive culinary/food manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in culinary development, menu innovation, or customer-facing culinary sales is preferred.
Proven record of driving business growth through culinary innovation and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience working in both food service and manufacturing environments is preferred.
Strong knowledge of cheese functionality, melt behavior, and performance across menu applications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems is preferred.
Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors and values that reflect the company’s culture. Sartori’s core values are family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ability to take initiative, drive innovation, and seek out growth opportunities with a proactive and resourceful mindset
Strategic Vision: Possesses a strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into an actionable framework for Ingredient & Foodservice Sales
Influence: Proven ability to influence teams and stakeholders, driving a data-centric culture across the organization.
Customer Focus: Attentive and responsive to customer needs to improve their experience.
Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey insights to diverse audiences
Relationship Building: Builds and maintains trusting relationships and alliances both inside and outside the organization, fostering collaboration and innovation.
This role requires a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation for work related travel.

Responsibilities

Drives culinary-led business growth by identifying, developing, and closing opportunities in the I&FS channels, focusing on promoting Sartori Originals to drive profitable revenue growth.
Partners with the Sales and Marketing to target and expand culinary-driven opportunities within flagship accounts.
Demonstrates an excellent awareness of key competitors, anticipating opportunities, and informing strategy to drive customer success.
Leads customer ideation sessions and culinary presentations that inspire new product opportunities and deepen partnerships.
Serves as the culinary lead on cross-functional projects, collaborating with Research & Development (R&D), Marketing, and Operations to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
Translates culinary trends, consumer insights, and technical data into menu-ready applications and compelling customer storytelling.
Develops and presents gold-standard concepts that demonstrate flavor, functionality, and menu profitability.
Represents Sartori’s culinary point of view at trade shows, conferences, and industry events to build brand presence and network reach.
Supports customer trials and application testing to validate product performance and operational feasibility.
Coaches and trains internal and customer teams on culinary applications, cheese functionality, and sensory storytelling to strengthen capability and engagement.
Fosters creativity and excellence within Sartori’s culinary team, aligning all activities with business growth and innovation objectives.