Executive R&D Chef - Shanghai at Culinary Sales Support, Inc. / CHINAJOBHUNTER

Job Description
Executive Research & Development Chef
Shanghai, China
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Are you a creative chef that is on top of the latest trends? Do you want to consult with the largest food companies in the world to help them grow their business in Asia? Culinary Sales Support, Inc. has the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a talented Research & Development Chef that will develop new and exciting menu items for today’s top restaurant chains.

Who We Are:
Culinary Sales Support, Inc. is a unique Chicago, IL based agency, combining comprehensive marketing services with culinary-focused strategy. Working on behalf of leading manufacturers and commodity associations, we secure product placements and develop innovative concepts to reach menu decision makers at top restaurant chains and non-commercial outlets. Our culinary and agency teams work side by side to ensure that the services and support we deliver measure up to our clients’ needs.

Position Summary:
The Executive R&D Chef role will require a complex set of skills and endless supply of energy and wit. First and foremost, a CSSI R&D chef is a culinary selling chef; positioning dishes, food, and services in the best light for a multitude of clients. The newly hired R&D chef will travel to the United States CSSI headquarters in Chicago, IL for a multi-week training process before starting his or her duties in our brand new Shanghai, China office.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
· Culinary R&D:
o Manage the culinary aspects of project development that include conceptualization, design, creation and evaluation of new food concepts/products for targeted markets or customers and final product specifications
o Development of on trend flavor profiles relevant to the demographic/audience
o Test, recommend and Incorporate new methods or ingredients into new/existing products
o Development of recipes from a flavor, cost and nutritional perspective
o Have an understanding of restaurant operations, manufacturing, distribution, food safety, corporate strategy and profitability
o Keep abreast of culinary, consumer and restaurant trends, new processes, food products and applications
o Maintaining affiliations with culinary institutes, restaurants and associations

· Sales Management:
o Maintain ongoing consultative service to ensure client satisfaction with key accounts, while also developing new prospects
o Develop strong relationships within existing accounts
o Provide regular reporting of activities including forecasts and plans to CSSI headquarters

Minimum Education/Experience Required:
· Must live in Shanghai, China
· Capable of fluently speaking and writing in Mandarin and English
· Culinary degree required with advanced work in culinary arts
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· Minimum 5 years progressive culinary experience
· Experience with new concept development, menu and recipe development, food presentation, recipe writing and culinary selling that result in the achievement of sales business objectives
· R&D experience in the foodservice industry, specifically with chain restaurants
· Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as presentation skills
· Outgoing, sales oriented personality
· Focus on American and traditional Chinese cuisine a plus
· Pastry and baking experience a plus

Reporting Relationships:
· This position will report directly to the Director of Culinary R&D and International Operations

Working Conditions:
· Office, research kitchens, labs and manufacturing plants
· Travel up to 50%
· Ability to lift up to 20 kilos

Email CVs and resumes to owen.klein@cssiculinary.com