National Corporate Chef, Thailand

When it comes to intelligent kitchen equipment and digital products, the RATIONAL Group is the global market and technology leader. Now its 2.700-some employees around the world need help. They need someone with brains, tenacity, and enthusiasm. Someone like you.

Description

Based in Bangkok (Thailand), the National Corporate Chef (NCC) is responsible for the execution of local product- and application trainings incl. start-up trainings for new employees. The focus is on in-depth and up-to-date knowledge in relation to market trends in the foodservice industry and culinary arts and can contribute this to the further development of RATIONAL demo formats. The continuous implementation of quality assurance measures such as audits, coaching & training are ensured. This position works as a team player with strong collaboration with Regional Sales Managers, Freelancers and Marketing. He/She is responsible for the qualification and training of all employees in terms of demo formats and application. He/She is also in charge of all culinary event concepts.

Main Responsibilities

• Strong focus and expert regarding training, implementation and auditing of RATIONAL live
• Defines with local marketing and HQ the focus in terms of benefit message for the demo formats
• Execution of local product- and application trainings incl. product- and application in start-up trainings for new employees
• Responsible in executing RATIONAL events e.g. cooking live, concept event and expert kitchen
• Continuous development and management of the local application team as well as an efficient and comprehensive freelance network
• Exhibitions: organizing shows, menu, application staff, HACCP, food logistics and back of the house organization
• Responsible for adapting the RATIONAL Customer Lifecycle concept to the local market (Academy, Unit introduction, Culinary Schools, ConnectedCooking)
• Development and execution of application concept for target groups
• Consultation in application questions and issues by phone and in person from end-users
• Consolidation of local application requirements and food trends
• HACCP responsible
• Networking within local chefs, consultants and all relevant multipliers
• Manage and ensure the “Best Quality Food” in all events
• Development of local recipes for ConnectedCooking
• Support and decision maker of Expert Kitchen locations together with National Marketing
• Responsibility to ensure the quality of our Training Centers
• Continuous training and coaching of RATIONAL Application Chefs

Practical Background

• Long-time experience as sous- or executive chef (preferred experience in catering industry/ large scale production)
• Excellent food and kitchen knowledge
• Experience as a Teacher in Culinary Schools preferred
• Additional course / study in business administration, nutritional science or hotel and restaurant management
• Experience in dealing with partners/customers as Sales employee (preferred)
• Experience in leadership & coaching
• Keen understanding of customer needs
• Outstanding presentation and training capabilities and ability to create and execute trainings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in local language and English
• Good IT-abilities (MS Office)
• Willingness to travel as the ratio of office work and travelling can be 20/80
• Valid driver's license

If you have any questions, please contact Li Yi Lee.