Corporate Chef, Culinary Sales

Our Sovos Brands Sales Organization

Our Sales team has been driving industry-leading growth together for more than 5 years.  We are unwavering in our commitment to meet the needs of our consumers, shoppers, and retail partners.  We have a strong growth mindset and tenaciously pursue opportunities to drive category growth through trade-up with our delicious, premium portfolio of products.  Members of our Sovos Brands Sales team are at stake for each other’s success, and collaborate closely to drive winning outcomes for the enterprise.  We tackle tough challenges with courage, and celebrate our achievements together with enthusiasm.  In support of continuing Sovos Brands’ industry-leading growth, we are expanding our Sales team.

The Corporate / Sr. Corporate Chef is a highly visible and hands-on customer facing, cooking and training position that will partner closely with Sovos Brands Sales and R&D Teams as well as with customer, brokers, suppliers and consumers to drive sales for Sovos Brands' fantastic portfolio.  This role will also help support new product development, receipt development and creation, foster strategic partnerships and develop curriculum to teach and train our internal and external cohorts.  In this role, you will be joining a team of passionate food professionals who are consumer obsessed! We pride ourselves on creating Delicious Food for Joyful Living with an obsession on Taste Leadership and Exceptional User Experiences.

Job Responsibilities

•  Culinary Selling – Plan, organize and flawlessly execute detailed run of shows at all Priority 1 and 2 customers. Manage culinary “roadshow” supplies and requirements to ensure successful sell ins.
• Recipe Creation and Sharing – Develop well-written and consumer inspired food ideas which are on or ahead of trend, using established formats and styles which support brand equity
•  Curriculum Development – Develop and socialize culinary selling curriculum for internal Sovos employees across Rao’s, Michael Angelo’s and noosa inclusive of brand history, sku differentiation and emphasizing what makes us unique (via trade secrets, hero ingredients, culinary techniques)
•  Technical Knowledge – expert in technical depth and breadth in raw materials, processes, recipes and finished products across Rao’s, Michael Angelo’s and noosa.
• Trade Shows – culinary lead in the planning, execution and brand representation at all relevant industry events

Skills & Values Requirements

• Proficiency in advanced culinary techniques with focus on Authentic Italian Cuisine: The principles of cooking techniques; Product characteristics; Safe food handling techniques; Food & nutrition idea development; Product performance testing protocols
• Exceptional presentation and leadership skills in front of customers, ability to “read a room” and adapt or adjust key messages and presentations on the fly. Skilled in storytelling and romanticizing ingredients and products
• Passion, passion, passion! For culinary excellence and exceeded customer and consumer expectations
• Exceptionally detail oriented with maniacal focus on presentation and quality for our premium brands
• Proven ability to develop “gold standard” products and intellectually curious; proactively track food trends to identify white space for our products and brands
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching and driving excellence
• Works well in a cross-functional team environment, able to balance multiple and/or shifting priorities and flex to provide support to colleagues as needed
• Ability to sample Sovos Brands' products

Minimum Qualifications

•  Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Corporate or Professional Chef experienced in Authentic Italian Cuisine
•  10+ years of professional experience with work experience inclusive of CPG, Supplier or QSR environments 
•  Professional culinary training / degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited and recognized institution
•  Commitment to food safety and sanitation; ServSafe Certified preferred
•  Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines
•  Strong technical development skills, judgment and understanding of ingredient and process interactions
•  A strong understanding of regional food preferences, cuisine trends, hero ingredients and culinary techniques across Italy
•  Sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds

 Preferred Qualifications

•  Demonstrated and proven successes in culinary selling to a wide range of customers

Location Requirements or Preferences

•  Austin, TX preferred
•  Hybrid work environment
•  Ability to travel up to 50% of the time – domestic and possibly international

Reporting Structure

• Sr Manager, Sales Process

About Sovos Brands, Inc.

Sovos Brands, Inc. is a consumer-packaged food company focused on acquiring and building disruptive growth brands that bring today’s consumers great tasting food that fits the way they live. The Company’s product offerings include a variety of pasta sauces, dry pasta, soups, frozen entrées, frozen pizza and yogurts, all of which are sold in North America under the brand names Rao’s, Michael Angelo’s and noosa. All Sovos Brands’ products are built with authenticity at their core, providing consumers with one-of-a-kind food experiences that are genuine, delicious, and unforgettable. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. For more information on Sovos Brands and its products, please visit www.sovosbrands.com 

We offer attractive compensation packages based upon background and experience. Package includes base salary, incentive bonus, medical benefits, 401K, and PTO. We maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All candidates offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. We participate in E-Verify.  Sovos Brands is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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, age, or veteran status. Sovos Brands is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.