Work in Meridian,ID,USA:Executive Development Chef-Quick Hire!

Lamb Weston is a leading global manufacturer specializing in frozen potato products, widely recognized for delivering quality and innovation that delights customers worldwide. As a public Fortune 500 company, Lamb Weston operates in over 100 countries, serving a vast range of customers including international food service providers, restaurants, and households. Renowned for their iconic fries and other potato-based products, the company consistently inspires and brings people together through foods they trust and love. Lamb Weston's innovative spirit is anchored in a startup mindset that encourages its 10,000 plus team members to contribute ideas and drive growth through hands-on training and collaborative successes. The role of Executive Development Chef is a pivotal career opportunity within Lamb Weston's innovation team, based in Eagle, ID. This full-time position offers an anticipated salary range of $84,070 to $126,100 annually, reflecting the complexity and impact of the role. The Executive Development Chef is directly involved with customers, utilizing culinary expertise to develop and deliver innovative menu and product solutions that meet diverse customer needs. This role acts as a frontline representative for Lamb Weston, interfacing with teams across sales, consumer insights, marketing, and product innovation. The Executive Development Chef champions proactive culinary product ideation and delivers persuasive sales presentations both internally and externally. This position demands exceptional leadership skills to foster culinary creativity, develop market-driven solutions, and provide expert guidance on Lamb Weston's potato products, including quality assurance and product capabilities. The role requires translating emerging food and beverage trends into relevant, crave-worthy marketing concepts and product ideas, tailored to the unique requirements of various customers. In addition to product development, the Executive Development Chef manages kitchen operations for on-site culinary demonstrations, ensuring all presentations exemplify world-class execution. This includes procuring and organizing kitchen inventory and coordinating with cross-functional teams to align culinary solutions with cost and operational parameters important to customer back-of-house processes. They also oversee the creation and maintenance of global recipes and menus, transforming culinary ideas into documented concepts that reflect trends, customer preferences, and Lamb Weston's product portfolio. Beyond hands-on culinary innovation, the Executive Development Chef contributes content for the company’s social media platforms and website and leads coordination efforts for an extended chef's council. This role requires frequent travel, up to 50%, to support operating groups and build strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates exhibit strong culinary skills, excellent communication, leadership, and intricate knowledge of business principles, alongside proficiency in software tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Joining Lamb Weston means becoming part of a rewarding, inclusive workplace dedicated to advancing culinary innovation while delivering industry-leading benefits. The company is committed to diversity, equality, and offers competitive health insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, and financial wellness benefits to support every employee's growth and well-being.

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related discipline
• 5+ years professional restaurant experience with degree or 8+ years with certification
• ACF (CEC) or RCA equivalent certification preferred
• strong culinary skills
• leadership and team management skills
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• problem-solving capability
• understanding of business principles
• ability to collaborate
• willingness to travel up to 50%
• ability to manage multiple projects
• strong time management
• presentation skills
• proficiency in Microsoft software
• creativity