Regional Corporate Chef - Italy North West When it comes to intelligent kitchen equipment and digital products, the RATIONAL Group is the global market and technology leader. Now, its 2,700 employees worldwide need support. They need someone with intelligence, perseverance, and enthusiasm. Someone like you. Description The Regional Corporate Chef is responsible for executing local product and application trainings, including start-up trainings for new employees. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of market trends in the Foodservice Industry and culinary expertise, contributing to the development of RATIONAL demo formats in collaboration with the National Corporate Chef. The position involves implementing quality measures such as audits, coaching, and training. It requires strong teamwork and collaboration with the National Corporate Chef, Regional Sales Managers, freelancers, and marketing teams. Main Responsibilities Conduct local product and application trainings, including onboarding sessions for new staff. Qualify and audit RATIONAL cooking events. Support the NCC in developing the local sales team. Assist in managing and developing an efficient freelance network. Organize exhibitions: shows, menus, training sessions, application staff, HACCP, food logistics, and back-office tasks. Implement the RATIONAL Customer Lifecycle concept locally (Academy, Unit introduction, Culinary Schools, ConnectedCooking). Develop and execute application concepts tailored to target groups. Support local activities for Key Accounts and Sales teams. Collaborate with NCC on application support and development for Key Accounts. Work closely with the Service team to ensure optimal support within your territory. Provide application consultation via phone and in person. Gather and relay local application requirements and food trends. Network with local chefs, consultants, and industry influencers. Ensure the highest quality of food in all events. Develop local recipes for ConnectedCooking and manage related training programs. Ensure the quality standards of our Training Centers. Continuously train and coach RATIONAL freelance chefs. Practical Background Experience as a sous-chef or executive chef. Extensive food and kitchen knowledge. Experience as a culinary instructor is preferred. Additional studies in business, nutrition, or hospitality are a plus. Previous experience with RATIONAL equipment. Experience working with partners or customers. Strong understanding of customer needs. Excellent presentation and training skills. Proficiency in Italian and English, both verbal and written. Willingness to travel (approx. 20% office, 80% travel). Valid driver’s license. Personal Qualities Team-oriented and collaborative. Passionate about food and cooking. Enthusiastic, adaptable, and organized. Innovative, open-minded, and entrepreneurial. Honest and professional, capable of building customer relationships. Customer-focused communication skills. Positive mindset, success-driven, and innovative. Target-oriented and inspiring to others. Organization Work in a dynamic, international company experiencing sales growth. Operate within a lean, process-oriented organization that encourages responsibility and self-control. We value qualifications above age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion. Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcome. For questions, contact Laura Lodi. Location: Mestre, Italy Apply now Locations Imprint Data privacy statement Company website We respect your individuality regardless of gender, age, sexual identity, ethnicity, etc. We use masculine forms for readability only. 2025 RATIONAL. All rights reserved. RATIONAL AG, Siegfried-Meister-Strasse 1, 86899 Landsberg am Lech. J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr