Sales Executive - Chef

About the role

A sales executive chef blends culinary leadership with commercial growth. They oversee product development while driving commercial sales, customer tastings, B2B partnerships, and revenue targets for HORECA or food service companies.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development Manager and track food and hospitality trends to develop competitive product development and promotional campaigns

• Lead food tastings, pitch to prospective corporate or wedding clients, and close catering or banquet contracts

• Monitor food and labor costs, price menu items, and negotiate vendor contracts to protect profit margins

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen or banquet operation, with proven experience in client-facing sales or account management.

• Education: Culinary arts degree or hotel management diploma preferred.

• Certifications: Food safety certification (such as ServSafe or HACCP).

• Key Skills: Strong communication, presentation skills, financial literacy, menu engineering, and team leadership.