Sales Chef

We are looking for an experienced Chef / Sales Chef to drive the growth of our business by targeting premium restaurants, cafés, hotels, bakeries, and other food-service establishments. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background combined with proven sales and business development skills. A thorough understanding of professional kitchen operations and insight into what chefs and purchasing managers value in ingredients is essential. This role focuses on introducing and selling our range of chocolate products, cooking oils, and other food ingredients to high-end clients in exclusive locations.

Key Responsibilities

- Visit premium restaurants, cafés, hotels, bakeries, and other food businesses to establish and develop new customer relationships.
- Identify and engage with Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Restaurant Owners, F&B Managers, and Purchasing Managers.
- Present and demonstrate the features and benefits of our chocolate, cooking oils, and other food products effectively.
- Clearly explain product quality, applications, advantages, pricing, and commercial benefits to clients.
- Conduct product tastings, chef demonstrations, and trials to showcase product value and encourage adoption.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with chefs and decision-makers in the hospitality sector.
- Generate new sales leads and convert them into regular customers through consistent follow-up.
- Support existing customers to increase repeat orders and ensure high satisfaction levels.
- Understand customer requirements thoroughly and recommend suitable products accordingly.
- Monitor competitor activities, market prices, product trends, and customer preferences to maintain a competitive edge.
- Maintain accurate records of customer visits, leads, quotations, orders, and sales activities.
- Consistently meet monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Coordinate with internal sales, distribution, and management teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
- Provide regular market and customer feedback to management for continuous improvement.
- Represent the company professionally during visits to premium hospitality establishments.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in professional kitchens, food sales, food distribution, FMCG, hospitality, or related fields.
- Previous roles such as Chef, Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, Bakery Chef, Sales Chef, or Food-Service Sales Representative are highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of professional kitchen operations and food ingredients.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior chefs, restaurant owners, and purchasing teams.
- Excellent sales, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Confident, energetic, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in the field.
- Professional appearance and excellent communication skills.
- Valid driving license and willingness to travel within assigned areas is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Existing relationships with restaurants, cafés, hotels, bakeries, or chefs will be a significant advantage.
- Competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs65,000 to Rs85,000.
- The role requires in-person presence, allowing direct engagement with clients and hands-on product demonstrations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine culinary expertise with sales acumen to grow a premium food ingredient business. If you are passionate about food, skilled in sales, and eager to build lasting relationships within the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply.