Culinary Manager

CTI Foods Overview Welcome to CTI Foods, where quality, service, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a leading food manufacturing company, dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible products and our employees with a rewarding career. At CTI, we passionately believe that people are our #1 ingredient. We provide a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a competitive compensation package. We value our employees' contributions and strive to create a culture of respect, teamwork, and excellence. Whether you're interested in a career in production, quality control, or management, we have a variety of opportunities available. We believe that our success is a result of our focus on quality, service, and people, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers and employees with excellence. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food manufacturing industry, look no further than CTI Foods! Join our team and become a part of a company that values quality, service, and people. Job Overview The CTI Culinary team is looking for an experienced R&D Chef to help drive business growth by creating trend-forward menu solutions and delivering high-impact culinary presentations. This role combines data-driven menu analysis, culinary storytelling, and strategic relationship management to differentiate our product portfolio and elevate the customer experience. Responsibilities While your day-to-day tasks will vary based on our current project priorities, you can expect your work schedule to include: Culinary Innovation: Develop on-trend menu and operational solutions using the CTI portfolio in collaboration with R&D and Sales. Menu Analysis: Evaluate customer menus to identify strategic product placement and operational improvements. Market Insights: Utilize industry research and consumer data to validate and ground culinary concepts. Culinary Storytelling: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling, narrative-driven client presentations. Presentation Leadership: Oversee end-to-end presentation execution, including research, recipe development, and logistics. Account Growth: Protect and expand existing product lines through strategic demonstrations and product cross-utilization. Client Relations: Build and nurture strong customer relationships to differentiate CTI from competitors. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange best practices and industry insights regularly across the peer network. Operational Support: Perform other duties and professional responsibilities as assigned. Any other duties as assigned. Qualifications What we need from you: Education: Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred. Industry Experience: Minimum 4 years of foodservice or restaurant experience required; culinary sales experience preferred. Culinary Expertise: Minimum 4 years in a culinary role within food manufacturing or a comparable corporate environment required. Operational Knowledge: Deep understanding of back-of-house operations, advanced culinary techniques, and food manufacturing processes. Regulatory Compliance: Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and corporate sanitation standards. Market Acumen: Thorough understanding of marketplace channels, industry trends, and competitive landscapes. Project Management: Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled at partnering with internal teams (Sales, Project Managers, R&D, QA) and building key customer relationships. Business Development: Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to identify and develop new business opportunities. What you'll receive from us: Competitive Salary Unlimited PTO* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Telehealth Services 401K Matching FSA & HSA available EAP and wellbeing support Tuition reimbursement program available #J-18808-Ljbffr CTI Foods, LLC