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Date posted Jul. 15, 2026 Category Culinary Services At CJ Schwan's , we don't just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith's ®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together. We are hiring a Corporate Executive Chef based out of our new corporate HQ and kitchen in Hopkins, MN! This position is responsible for culinary leadership and strategy in support of category marketing and channel marketing businesses. This position has active involvement in bringing culinary solutions that help position the Company as a valued business partner and a category leader. To note, this position requires the ability to travel up to 70% for various promotional food events. As this position is located in Hopkins, MN, any applicants outside the general Minneapolis/St. Paul area would need to relocate, the costs of which we can financally assist.

What You Will Do:

Conduct routine visits and sales calls to key customer accounts, identifies new product and service opportunities and provides culinary technical support. Provide culinary leadership at regional and national food shows or special events. Support field training that includes product knowledge, competitors' menu applications, concept selling, and product applications, cooking and serving instructions, food styling and plate presentation of CJ Schwan's product to field sales force and key customers. Develop recipes/product applications for publication in trade journals and cookbooks, websites, etc. to promote CJ Schwan's products. Generate reports based on the analysis of target restaurant menus and operations to identify gaps our products portfolio can solve. Develop culinary prototypes for new product/concept exploration and works with Product Development to optimize and enhance the flavor, texture and appearance of new products and existing products. Provides leadership and insights regarding customer culinary needs and competitors' products. Develop culinary samples and "gold standard" specifications for new products and product enhancements. Develop culinary marketing support tools (recipe ideas, product applications, menu analysis, etc.). Work closely with R D team to provide insight into operator needs.

What You Will Bring:

A Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience which includes familiarity with corporate-level decisions in the chain restaurant space. 7+ years of work experience, including some in restaurant operations within independent restaurants or management companies (Aramark, Chartwell's, Morrison's, etc.) or casual dining. The ability to travel up to 70% to national food events. Extensive knowledge of culinary trends and cooking techniques and platforms. Ability to effectively interact with customer culinary staff and senior management is required. Good knowledge of operators or food service operations.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $139,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography, etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs. The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class. #TS1 #LI-EH1 Apply Save Share This Job LinkedIn Facebook X Email Executive Chef of Culinary Services check out this location Jobs For You Featured Jobs Recently Viewed Jobs Saved Jobs Executive Chef of Culinary Services Hopkins, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dallas, Texas Culinary Services Part-Time Merchandiser Chicago, Illinois Merchandiser Principal Project Engineer Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota, Florence, Kentucky, Cleveland, Ohio, Indianapolis, Indiana, Dayton, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, Cincinnati, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Nashville, Tennessee, Detroit, Michigan Engineering Part-Time Merchandiser Orland Park, Illinois Merchandiser You have not viewed any jobs. View Open Positions You currently have no saved jobs to view. Please browse our open positions and save your favorites. You will be able to view them here when you revisit this page. View Open Positions Sign up for Job Alerts Don't see what you're looking for? Sign up and we'll notify you when roles become available. Email Address • Interested In Search for a category and select one from the list of suggestions. Search for a location and select one from the list of suggestions. Finally, click "Add" to create your job alert. Category When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Add Culinary Services, Hopkins, Minnesota, United States Remove Culinary Services, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Remove Culinary Services, Atlanta, Georgia, United States Remove Culinary Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States Remove Culinary Services, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Remove Culinary Services, Dallas, Texas, United States Remove Confirm Email By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy policy (opens in new window) and consent to receive email communication from

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Register Find out more about who we are Timeline Video At CJ Schwan's, we believe in creating a workplace that's as enjoyable as our food. Recently, our HR team was surprised with Bibigo Steamed Dumplings, bringing smiles and deliciousness to the office. It's these tasty perks and fun moments that make working here so special. Join our team and experience the joy of being part of a company that values great food and a great work environment! Schwan's People Magazine Dive into the latest edition of Moment Makers Magazine and discover the stories of our incredible team members and how they create moments of connection through the food we make. From heartwarming employee success stories to exciting company updates, our Spring 2026 edition shows how our people are creating a world of flavors for every table. We're Schwan's Employees What makes CJ Schwan's so special? Let our Employees tell you themselves in their own words! Our Brands Previous Next Go to slide 1 Go to slide 2 Go to slide 3 Learn More