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Culinary Innovation Chef – Waring Foodservice Division

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2024

About the role

About us: Waring, universally known for introducing the first blender in America, is one of today's leading manufacturers of professional appliances for the foodservice and laboratory industries and is a part of the Conair LLC family of brands. Waring Commercial offers high-performance, large-volume food processors and blenders, heavy-duty heating appliances such as grills, griddles, toasters and deep fryers, and a variety of specialty products. As a Solutions Specialist in the BLEND, PREP, COOK, and BREW categories, Waring strives to provide innovative, customized equipment to fulfill all the industry’s unmet needs. With 80+ years of manufacturing expertise locally and globally, Waring is proud to offer continuously expanding collections of superior professional products. Position Summary: We are looking for a highly creative and experienced Culinary Innovation Chef to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts and a strong background in food service and product development. The role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, marketing, and sales to support and meet business objectives. The Culinary Innovation Chef will be responsible for conceptualizing new recipes, product training and events, and ensuring that all products meet our high standards for quality and safety. The successful candidate will have excellent project management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a keen eye for detail. You will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest food trends and consumer preferences, and to use this knowledge to drive the development of new products and improvement of our existing assortment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and driven individual to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and growing company.Key Responsibilities:

1. Events & Sales Assistance:

Product Expert: Become a Waring product expert and be able to answer application-based questions about the full product line and provide exceptional representative support.
Culinary Tradeshows: Plan and attend large corporate tradeshows (NRA, NAFEM, as well as regional shows) – must be comfortable demonstrating equipment in front of small and large groups of people. Work with marketing to plan for culinary tradeshows. Collaborate to create menu samples and team meals.
Lead & Develop Demonstrations: Conduct live or virtual equipment demonstrations, effectively communicating the benefits and functionalities of Waring products to diverse groups. Train the Trainer.
Engage with Key Customers: Work with the internal sales team to determine key customer meetings to attend.
Training & Workshops: Conduct customer training sessions and workshops (in person and interactive) to educate users on the optimal use of Waring products, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.

Product Development Support:
- Assist the product development team with culinary testing requirements.
- Work with PD/engineering to establish testing protocols that simulate real-world foodservice usage applications.
- Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends to drive innovation.
- Ideation support for new products, existing product improvements and updates.
- Documentation input and review – instruction manuals, FAQ’s, etc.

Marketing Support

Recipe Development & Testing: Develop and test new recipes, assist with blog writing and newsletter content.
Content Creation: Be available to help with content creation, for example product training videos and food styling for photography, etc.

Customer Service

Become a Waring product expert and be able to answer application-based questions about the full product line.
Technical Assistance: Provide technical support for customers experiencing issues with Waring products.