Culinary Sales Specialist – Experienced Chef

Recruiting Partner: Justin Petrovic

Compton, California | Sales | Not Remote | $80,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 175334

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Culinary Sales Specialist – Compton, CA

A respected food production company known for its quality products and team-oriented culture is seeking a Culinary Sales Specialist. This unique opportunity is ideal for chefs or culinary professionals looking to leverage their kitchen experience in a dynamic, client-facing role. Join a stable organization with long-tenured staff and be part of a collaborative environment that highly values culinary expertise.

Culinary Sales Specialist Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives (total compensation negotiable based on experience)
  • Comprehensive benefits offering
  • Relocation support is available for the right candidate
  • Collaborative, supportive team culture with long-term career potential

Culinary Sales Specialist Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional culinary experience (e.g., chef, sous chef, or similar roles)
  • Strong passion for food, industry trends, and innovation
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful client relationships
  • Willingness and ability to travel 50–75% nationwide
  • Self-motivated and organized, comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Culinary Sales Specialist Preferred Background & Skills

  • Previous sales or customer-facing experience is a plus
  • Experience with live product demonstrations or culinary presentations
  • Familiarity with CRM tools or territory management

Culinary Sales Specialist Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with chefs, foodservice operators, and large corporate clients including airlines and catering companies
  • Conduct tastings and hands-on product demonstrations to current and prospective customers
  • Collaborate closely with R&D to support the development of custom menu items
  • Manage a personal schedule balancing office duties at the Compton facility and substantial regional/nationwide travel
  • Present the company's products at customer sites, tradeshows, and industry events
  • Support client success by understanding operational needs and offering tailored solutions

This is an excellent role for a chef ready for their next career chapter—one that still keeps you close to food, fosters professional growth, and rewards your expertise.

 

JOB ID: 175334

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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