Head Chef, Chocolate Academy Italy

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Coordination of all the Chocolate Academy initiatives
• Guide and support the Chocolate Academy Chefs activities
• Identify and develop Chocolate Academy Partners/Sponsors agreements (contributions and activities)
• Plan and ensure the execution the yearly educational program
• Ensure the execution of the yearly training program towards internal sales team, external agents network, external chefs and our distribution partners sales & technical teams
• Guarantee a perfect execution of the Inspirational and Co-Creation days towards all typology of customers
• Create and develop all the new product applications per segment in coordination with Marketing
• Ensure the local development of Global brands identifying the right initiatives to support the sales development of the brand
• Ensure the right connection among Marketing and Technical teams
• Transpose the Global Marketing initiatives about the Chocolate Academy Community
• Develop digital strategy for Chocolate Academy with marketing department
• Support and organize the national fairs and events together with marketing and sales manager
• Plan and monitor the evolution of the Chocolate Academy costs in collaboration with the Lead chef of the region
• Establish and develop the connection with the influent italian chefs and association
• Keep the relationship with the most important national Professional Schools and all universities
• Select promising stagiaires 
• Based in Milan – Italy

EDUCATION, LANGUAGE, SKILLS & TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Food Technology / Gastronomy Science is nice to have
• 10y+ of experience in Pastry , Confectionary , Bakery and ice-cream or horeca is a plus
• Skills: digital initiatives ; communication ; office (powerpoint – excel – word) ; google
• Team management experience is a must
• Language : Italian (native), English (full proficiency). Any other European language is a plus.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL OR FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Deep knowledge of pastry and confectionery techniques
• Degustation and food pairing skills
• Knowledge of B2B market and production organization of pastry business, pastry shops, hotels , restaurants and chocolate shops
• Basic knowledge of food manufacturing, chains, key accounts, instore bakery business organization
• Strong communication & public speaking skills
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural international environment
• Strong business acumen

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL STYLE

• Proactive thinker and doer
• Naturally curious, especially about food, products, and technologies
• Stakeholder management
• Strong influencing skills
• Leading team and growing talents
• Team player
• Agile, open to change

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