Culinary Manager- Woodbridge

Culinary Manager
- Woodbridge

Location:

Woodbridge, ON, CA,

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in food service, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

The Culinary Manager provides hands‑on culinary, technical, and sales menu development support to drive volume and financial margin across National and Regional Chains, In Store Bakeries, Contract Accounts, Local Markets, and C‑Stores. Through a chef‑to‑chef approach, this role strengthens customer relationships, supports menu ideation, and partners with sales to position Rich’s products as preferred solutions in the food service industry.

This is a hybrid opportunity and will require in‑office work at our Woodbridge, ON operation.

• Deliver culinary expertise and sales support to National and Regional Chains, Contract Accounts, Local Markets, C‑Stores, and Retail In Store Bakeries (ISB).
‑to‑chef relationships to influence customer decisions and drive product usage.
• Development of Cakes & desserts focused on customer Strategic plans and market trends.
• Actively sell targeted Rich’s products to support strategic growth objectives.
• Plan, develop, and deliver training programs on Rich’s portfolio for both internal teams and external customers.
• Partner with Sales Managers to align culinary strategy with solution selling and support menu management initiatives, including LTOs.
• Lead the product customization process to meet specific customer needs.
• Support Rich’s presence at customer trade shows, food shows, and industry events.
• Co‑create market‑ and customer‑specific menu solutions to drive innovation and differentiation.
• Provide internal and external culinary training on Rich’s food products.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop recipes, menus, product campaigns.

• Culinary degree strongly preferred – Baking and Pastry Arts Management desired
• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in the Bakery / food industry, preferably within a food service manufacturer.
• Strong.
• Strong understanding of culinary arts, menu applications, and current industry trends.
• Strong grasp of consumer behaviors, customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends. Able to conduct market analysis to inform strategy.
• Skilled in managing and building strong customer relationships.
• Understanding of margin management, basic analytical skills, and sales budget development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations and training sessions to both internal and external audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with digital platforms (e.g., social media tools) to support culinary storytelling and sales enablement.
• Up to 20% travel required for customer support, training, and industry event participation

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