Branch Chef

The Branch Chef works closely with the Corporate Chef to plan and direct food preparation and customer workshops. Proactively identify qualified “New, Lost and Underpenetrated” business leads using business systems and reporting to target for sales opportunities Responsible for targeting and recapturing lost and declining sales utilizing Corporate Chef status Sales experience and the Business Solutions Workshop process Participate in the PLC process at the Branch level identifying features and benefits for new items; Also, participate in the New Item Committee meetings to identify viability of new items with the goal of SKU reduction and Special-Order rationalization Act as an in-house consultant directly working with customers to identify deficiencies in their operations, menu, marketing plan, or facility Create and manage customized solutions for Shamrocks customers utilizing the Business Solutions Department, Internal Specialist, preferred vendors, designers, marketing specialists and industry professionals Coordinate Business Solutions Workshops Develop and implement a culinary training program for the Sales Department emphasizing “hands‑on” interactive approaches for use at Sales Meetings, Product training and Sales related venues Demonstrate the features and benefits of Shamrock products to groups and media Create a library of videotaped product training series using Shamrock products emphasizing features and benefits to both customers and sales Other duties may be assigned Qualifications Culinary school certification through an established culinary program and 5+ years of experience as a Chef Must have the ability to exhibit showmanship and cooking demonstration to groups and media Kitchen & Staff development and training through cross‑training and multi‑tasking Established history of menu development and creating profitable dishes to offset economic conditions Must have the ability to analyze menus and culinary operations, alter and develop menus, determine profitability of menu items, and calculate plate costs and menu mix costs Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint Must have a working knowledge of Shamrock Foods product lines Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which are subject to extensive travel throughout the state, evenings, weekends, and holidays Salary: $70,000 to $80,000 with annual bonus potential depending on competency, experience, qualifications and skills. Application window: this job opportunity closes on or before December 31, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer: At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shamrock Foods Company