Sr Culinary Consultant
@ Foodbuy USA

Charlotte, NC
$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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About Foodbuy USA

Foodbuy USA is the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions and a subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, the 6th largest company in the world. Although part of a global giant, Foodbuy maintains an entrepreneurial feel, offering innovative sourcing and a broad range of products and services that help clients in Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming sectors run their operations efficiently.

Why Foodbuy?

At Foodbuy, we value our associates, clients, and community. We promote big thinking, innovation and debate, and offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and PTO. Our open work culture is built on the People FIRST values: Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability, and Transparency. This guiding principle is key to how we interact with clients, partners, and team members.

Job Summary

The Sr Culinary Consultant is responsible for leading a team to analyze customer business models and provide strategic support to improve customer compliance with purchasing programs, ultimately increasing company purchasing income and profitability.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and initiate action plans to improve customer compliance.
  • Identify trends and opportunities through customer feedback and competitive insights.
  • Plan and conduct independent research for project objectives.
  • Identify consumer food trends and establish innovative food concepts.
  • Introduce contracted products focusing on brands and partnering manufacturers.
  • Present culinary solutions and support strategic purchasing initiatives.
  • Provide detailed reporting on culinary activities and key performance indicators.
  • Serve as the product knowledge expert for conversion activities and onboarding new customers.
  • Support product match and mapping initiatives as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience with a strong culinary or operational background.
  • Experience in product development or training is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Strong interpersonal, project management, communication and leadership skills.

Additional Information

This role is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. For referral queries, please email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Foodbuy USA is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Key skills/competency

  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Culinary
  • Compliance
  • Research
  • Project-Management
  • Innovation
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
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How to Get Hired at Foodbuy USA

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Foodbuy USA: Understand their People FIRST culture and industry impact.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight culinary expertise and project management skills.
  • Showcase leadership: Emphasize team and client engagement experience.
  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss trend analysis and compliance strategies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review culinary trend analysis software.
Brush up on Microsoft Office proficiency.
Study procurement compliance best practices.
Prepare case studies on food concept development.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a past challenging leadership experience.
Explain how you manage team conflicts.
Detail a project where innovation was key.
Discuss handling client feedback effectively.

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