Citadel Chef Canada

📋 Description

• • As the Citadel Chef Canada, you will be a pivotal culinary expert within Unilever, driving innovation and enhancing the food experience for clients in the foodservice industry across North America.
• • This role is instrumental in translating culinary creativity into tangible, high-value solutions, supporting the Customer Development (CD) team by providing deep culinary expertise during critical client presentations and the ideation of new, cutting-edge menus.
• • You will serve as the primary savory expert, taking the lead in developing compelling culinary content for various projects, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
• • A key responsibility will be to champion and accelerate growth initiatives specifically focused on savory cooking and "from scratch" culinary approaches, thereby increasing the value proposition of UFS brands for both existing and prospective clients.
• • This position demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, CD Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain, to ensure seamless execution and resource optimization.
• • You will be responsible for bridging language barriers by providing accurate French-to-English and English-to-French translations for essential sales materials, packaging, and recipes, ensuring clear and effective communication across all stakeholders.
• • The role requires a proactive and self-starting attitude, where you will actively engage with the CD team, constructively challenging existing methodologies and inspiring them towards elevated success.
• • You will excel at connecting dots by coordinating Unilever's resources to ensure alignment with key priorities, leveraging collaboration as a fundamental principle for achieving business objectives.
• • Networking with decision-makers, both internally and externally across various industry sectors, will be crucial for expediting business acquisition and fostering strong relationships.
• • Navigating complexity is inherent in this role, as you will routinely interface and work effectively with multiple internal departments and senior-level customer personnel, requiring adept time management and creative problem-solving skills to maximize business results.
• • You will contribute to the development of business plans and their subsequent implementation, ensuring strategic culinary initiatives are brought to fruition.
• • A deep understanding of the consumer and operator landscape, coupled with a genuine passion for food, will be essential for developing relevant and impactful culinary solutions.
• • You will be expected to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs and client engagements outside of your immediate region.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your culinary passion with strategic business acumen, making a significant impact on Unilever's presence in the North American foodservice market.
• • You will be instrumental in shaping the future of culinary offerings, ensuring Unilever remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction.
• • The ability to understand and apply both metric and imperial measurement systems is a fundamental requirement for recipe development and client communication.
• • You will be a key player in driving profitable growth by developing and presenting innovative culinary solutions that meet the evolving demands of the foodservice industry.
• • Your role will involve staying abreast of the latest culinary trends, techniques, and ingredients to continuously enhance our product offerings and client recommendations.
• • You will act as a brand ambassador for Unilever, showcasing the company's commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-centricity through your culinary expertise.
• • The position requires a strong sense of accountability to deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and team goals, contributing to the overall success of the business.
• • You will be a trusted advisor to clients, providing them with tailored culinary insights and support to help them achieve their business objectives.
• • This role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to make a tangible impact on a global scale.