Application Chef - IMBA

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Location - Bangalore
Position: Application Chef
1) Purpose of the Position
• Execute strategic customer plan and activities aligned with Griffith Foods Purpose Driven Strategy and Long Term and Operating plan.
• Plan and execute innovative product applications which help the Food service in increasing sales for India business
2) Major Duties & Responsibilities
• Support local sales and business development initiatives.
• Serve as Culinary expert and advisor to Food service segments such Cloud Kitchen, Hotels & restaurants & Regional QSRs.
• Plan and execute innovative product applications which help the Food service in increasing sales.
• Coach, train and support sales staff to achieve optimal performance.
• Manage all data and provide concise reports on results and status.
• Is responsible to handle product trouble shooting customer interface.
• Evaluating the new products and provide feedback.
• Generate new Applications/product ideas which will help in increasing sales.
• Handling of customer complaints and product trouble shooting.
• Recipe Development, Chef Cuisine- Indian, Continental, Pan-Asian.
• Application of Recipe.
3) Scope:
• Develop innovative recipes using product developed by R&D department for
customer trial.
• Develop annual PAGs and achievement of reviews in the timeline required by the organization.
4) Problem Solving/Decision Making:
• Development of new and innovative recipes. Development and execution of plans to meet customer business needs due to internal challenges or changing market conditions.
• Management of customer needs and communications internally and extenally impacting the customers.
5) Working Relationships:
Internal
• Reports to Regional Sales Manager- South and West India and dotted line reporting to Regional Director Culinary- IMEA
• Geographic coverage - Karnataka
• Work Location - Bangalore
• Strong relationship required with other BD functions (R&D, Sales, Marketing) .
• Frequent contact with R&D and Marketing.
External
• Top to top relationships with customers, suppliers
• Represents company at industry events as appropriate.
6) Qualification and Experience:
• Hotel Management Degree with experience hotels, Restaurants, B2B food solution companies
• 4 years & above experience in operations, product development& handling kitchen production operations.
• Creative, good training skills, excellent communication skills.
• Should enjoy travelling
7)Competency List
• Creating New & Different: Strategic Mindset
• Understanding the Business: Customer Focus
• Understanding the Business: Financial Acumen
• Focusing on Performance: Drives Results; Ensures Accountability
• Influencing People: Drives Engagement
• Being Flexible and Adaptable: Situational Adaptability
• Managing Execution: Plans and Aligns
• Optimizing Diverse Talent: Builds Effective Teams
• Being Authentic: Courage
Working at Griffith Foods
We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal "Purpose" and find fulfilment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people's well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers' success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions. We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.