Culinary Manager Job at CPS, Glenview, IL

  • CPS
  • Glenview, IL

Job Description

Culinary Manager Our client is looking for a Culinary Manager to provide leadership for their Applications team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in hands-on product development while guiding teams and collaborating with customers to create innovative flavor solutions. You will work cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, and Marketing teams to deliver impactful product concepts and support strategic growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead customer development sessions and rapid prototyping initiatives Oversee and mentor a team of technologists and research chefs Guide flavor selection and application strategies across sweet and dairy product platforms Develop bench-top prototypes and application samples for customer presentations Partner directly with customers to create concepts that meet sensory and technical expectations Stay current with regulatory standards, category innovations, and consumer trends Conduct testing to evaluate flavor performance, stability, and shelf-life Support sales teams and customers as a technical expert on sweet and dairy applications Create high-quality product concepts for bakery, confectionery, ice cream, and similar categories Travel as needed to assist with customer projects and sales initiatives Salary $125,000 - $140,000 Benefits Available Qualifications & Experience: 8 plus years of experience in sweet and/or dairy product development Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, Science, or Nutrition and/or a bachelors’ degree Background in culinary, food science, pastry arts, or culinary science Experience leading teams and managing product development projects Strong expertise in confectionery, bakery, and dairy flavor applications Proven ability to develop new flavor concepts and manage customer relationships Skilled in sensory analysis and consumer testing techniques **If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Mike Ribando at mribando@cps4jobs.com. JO: 30.26MR #LI-MR1

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