Executive Chef

About This Role

The Executive Chef of National Accounts is a key culinary leadership role responsible for accelerating Sartori’s growth in the Ingredient and Food Service channels through culinary innovation, storytelling, and strategic customer collaboration. This role bridges culinary artistry and business development, creating menu and product solutions that expand Sartori Originals’ market presence and drive profitable revenue. Success in this role depends on an ability to combine culinary excellence, business acumen, and customer collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive culinary-led business growth by identifying, developing, and closing opportunities in I&FS channels
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to target and expand culinary-driven opportunities within flagship accounts
• Demonstrate excellent awareness of key competitors, anticipating opportunities, and informing strategy
• Lead customer ideation sessions and culinary presentations
• Serve as the culinary lead on cross-functional projects, collaborating with R&D, Marketing, and Operations
• Translate culinary trends, consumer insights, and technical data into menu-ready applications
• Develop and present gold-standard concepts that demonstrate flavor, functionality, and menu profitability
• Represent Sartori’s culinary point of view at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Support customer trials and application testing
• Coach and train internal and customer teams on culinary applications, cheese functionality, and sensory storytelling

Requirements

• Culinary degree
• 8+ years in culinary development, menu innovation, or customer-facing culinary sales
• Proven record of driving business growth through culinary innovation and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong knowledge of cheese functionality, melt behavior, and performance across menu applications
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required; a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in culinary development, menu innovation, or customer-facing culinary sales.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, or a related field
• Experience working in both food service and manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Skills

* Required skills