Corporate Chef, Sales (National Accounts)

Company: Lee Kum Kee USA
Location: La Puente
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ABOUT THE COMPANY Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 200 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century-long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards. Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., has its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Southern California with more than 300 employees. We are looking for the best and brightest talents to join our company and work together to bring the next level of success! BENEFITS Medical, dental, life insurance covered by the company 401(k) retirement plan with company match Two (2) weeks vacations Ten (10) paid holidays POSITION SUMMARY The Corporate Chef, Sales manages and oversees foodservice sales activities in the U.S. by leveraging culinary expertise and industry knowledge to build client relationships and deliver exceptional results. The position also acts as Corporate Chef extending culinary support to the MS Foodservice customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Drives profitability by developing sales opportunities and implementing strategic selling plans for mainstream foodservice accounts. Builds strong client relationships with key accounts by delivering compelling and informative culinary sales presentations, demonstrating product knowledge and culinary expertise, and fostering partnerships through effective negotiation and deal-closing. Conducts culinary activities, including menu gap analyses, concept development, and culinary presentations. Identifies market trends and develops high-quality products and services that effectively meet the needs of the market. Maintains industry knowledge by staying up to date with current food industry trends and practices. Enhances brand reputation by representing the company at trade meetings, food shows, trade shows, and other events to promote products, engage with potential clients, and perform culinary demonstrations as needed. Directs sales forecast activities and sets performance goals accordingly. Review market analyses to determine customer needs. Monitors accounts receivable and sales transactions. Prepares reports, presentations, and budgets to top management. Monitors and evaluates competitor activity and products. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree or higher in culinary and/or related field. 5 years of culinary sales experience in the food industry. Experience in calling on chain accounts food distributor is required. The individual must be able to communicate effectively with customers' Purchasing, Technical, and Culinary representatives. A background or experience as an Executive Chef is highly preferred. The individual must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be able to work independently in cross-functional teams to meet set goals. A valid driver’s license is required to perform essential job functions. The position requires extensive travel to meet business needs, with at least 50% or more of the time conducting customer visits in the field. It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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