Development Chef

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond. 

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver. 

Our team at Sysco Ireland is the best at what they do, and it’s through hard work, passion and dedication that we’ve been able to continue to grow across the island of Ireland. However, as we grow, we want you to grow too.

Development Chef – Limerick

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Development Chef – Limerick. This role will be responsible for all product categories within their assigned geographical area of Ireland and will focus on accelerating growth and consistently delivering the following experience to our customers

The role requires a candidate who will be:

• Attracting the Customer to Sysco – Demonstrating we have the products the customers want/need, delivering product training, being first to the market with new trends, sourcing innovative product solutions for our customer’s needs via interactive events such as factory trips, KIS review, etc.
• Enriching the Customer Experience – Building a partnership that demonstrates we provide a service that enriches the customer’s business, creating value beyond price and product. 
• Appreciate – Listening and proactively reacting to our customer’s desires and motivations, recognising and reward their value to the business and establishing a true partnership approach. 
• Retain – Improving and retaining our existing customer base ensuring we are positioned as our customers supplier of choice.

If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.

Key Accountabilities:

• Grow sales, profit and margins within the assigned area by increasing customer retention and improving customer satisfaction levels.
• Menu Development/Consultancy, working with customers to recommend innovative solutions and Sysco products which enrich their business.
• Market Development – Work with the inhouse category teams on the latest trends, growth sectors etc and bring this to life with the customers.
• Sales Team Training - Working with the Category management team to drive sales of new and existing products.
• Customer Engagement in line with ASM and DSM customer plans through the following medium:

-Culinary Consultations

-Depot Tours/Visits

-Product Sampling, demonstration, cook offs

-QA enquiries

• Present new products, services, and ideas to increase sales and meet established objectives.
• Complete and capture up-date sales opportunities on 360 advocating consistent use of all available system tools. 
• Highly informed and focused on industry and market competition and trends.
• Delivering against target events quarterly and sales post customer engagement.
• Be highly responsive and flexible to your customer’s needs.

Requirements:

• Qualified Chef, Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification desirable
• Minimum 3+ years in a kitchen management role.
• 3 -5 years sales experience within the foodservice sales market preferable.
• An in-depth knowledge of the food & catering market, including trends and market demands.
• Geographical area knowledge.
• Familiar with HACCP principles and guidelines
• High level of flexibility.
• Be a team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Have a proactive approach to customer needs.
• Strong analytical skills and computer literacy.
• Full clean B Driving License.

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences. 

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco are a Equal Opportunity Employer

CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.