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 require 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 emphasizes maintaining current knowledge of market trends in the Foodservice Industry and Culinary arts, 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. Collaboration with the National Corporate Chef, Regional Sales Managers, Freelancers, and Marketing is essential.
Main Responsibilities
* Conduct local product and application trainings, including start-up sessions for new employees
* Qualify and audit RATIONAL cooking events
* Support the NCC in developing the local sales team
* Assist in managing and expanding the freelance network
* Organize exhibitions, including menu planning, training, application staff coordination, HACCP compliance, 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 Account and Sales teams
* Collaborate with NCC on application support and development for Key Accounts
* Work closely with the Service team to provide optimal support in the territory
* Provide consultation on application questions via phone and in person
* Gather and analyze 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 sessions
* Ensure the quality standards of Training Centers
* Continuously train and coach RATIONAL Freelance Chefs
Practical Background
* Experience as a sous-chef or executive chef
* Strong food and kitchen knowledge
* Experience as a culinary instructor preferred
* Additional education in business, nutrition, or hospitality management is a plus
* Previous experience with RATIONAL equipment
* Experience working with partners and customers preferred
* Understanding customer needs
* Excellent presentation skills and ability to conduct training
* Fluent in Italian and English, both verbal and written
* Willingness to travel (approx. 20% office, 80% travel)
* Valid driver's license
Personal Qualities
* Team-oriented
* Passionate about food and cooking
* Enthusiastic, adaptable, and organized
* Innovative, flexible, and open-minded
* Honest and professional, capable of building customer relationships
* Customer-focused communicator
* Positive mindset, success-driven, and innovative
* Target-oriented, assertive, and inspiring
Organization
* Work in a dynamic, international company with strong sales growth
* Emphasis on individual responsibility and self-control within a lean, process-oriented structure
We value qualifications above all, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
For questions, contact Laura Lodi.
Address: 30174 Mestre, Italy
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