Chef Promoter – International

An established international company operating in the food industry is looking for a Chef Promoter to strengthen its commercial and promotional activities across international markets and Italy.

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The successful candidate will represent the company at customers, distributors, trade fairs and industry events, promoting the company’s product portfolio through practical demonstrations, technical training and commercial support.

The role will act as a key link between the company, the sales organisation and professional customers, supporting product application, customer engagement and business development across assigned markets.

Key Responsibilities

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• Deliver show cooking sessions, product demonstrations and technical presentations at customer sites, distributors, trade fairs and promotional events.
  
• Support the sales team during customer meetings, commercial visits and product presentations.
  
• Provide training to customers, distributors, partners and foodservice professionals on the correct use and application of the company’s products.
  
• Demonstrate the professional application of both preserved and non-preserved food products within different culinary contexts.
  
• Collaborate with Marketing and R&D teams in the development of new recipes, applications and product concepts.
  
• Collect feedback from customers and market stakeholders, identifying new applications and potential business opportunities.
  
• Participate in national and international trade fairs, industry exhibitions and promotional events.
  
• Prepare technical materials, recipes, demonstrations and promotional content to support commercial activities.
  
• Contribute to strengthening the company’s positioning and brand visibility among foodservice professionals, distributors and industry operators.
  
• Support the commercial development of assigned markets through a strong combination of culinary expertise and customer-facing capabilities.
  

Candidate Profile

The following requirements are considered essential:

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• Diploma from a Hotel Management / Culinary School or equivalent qualification.
  
• Previous professional experience as Chef, Executive Chef, Chef Consultant, Culinary Advisor or Chef Promoter.
  
• Strong knowledge of professional cooking techniques and food product applications.
  
• Experience working with both preserved and fresh or non-preserved food products.
  
• Previous experience in product demonstrations, customer training or promotional activities will be considered a strong advantage.
  
• Fluent Italian & English is essential, due to the international scope of the role.
  
• Knowledge of a second foreign language, particularly French, German or Spanish, will be considered an advantage.
  
• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Commercial sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with customers, distributors and sales teams.
  
• Availability for frequent international travel, as well as regular travel within Italy.
  

What the Company Offers

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• Opportunity to join an international organisation with a strong growth trajectory.
  
• Exposure to different markets, customers and cultures.
  
• A dynamic role combining culinary expertise, technical support and commercial interaction.
  
• Close collaboration with Sales, Marketing and R&D functions.
  
• Employment under the Italian Food Industry National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Alimentari Industria), Level 5.
  

Location

Reggio Emilia Province, Italy

The position involves frequent travel, primarily across international markets, as well as within Italy.

La ricerca è rivolta a candidati di entrambi i sessi, ai sensi del D.Lgs. 198/2006, e nel rispetto di quanto previsto dal D. xysqume Lgs. 276/2003.