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Head of Chefs

Job Name
Head of Chefs

General Information

Date Published
19-Aug-2025
Advertising Ends
31-Aug-2025
ID#
12025
Role Type
Science & Technology
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
Vietnam
Location
Vietnam

Position Description


  • Expertise in Pastry/Bakery with at least 5 years of hands-on experience, ideally with international exposure
  • Proven creativity and technical skills in dairy applications and solutions across Beverages QSR, and hot kitchen
  • Knowledge of equipment, processes, ingredients, and digital marketing
  • Commercial mindset combined with strong communication and consulting skills, proven ability of inspiring customer engagement and drive business outcomes

Role purpose

As the Head of Chefs, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, customer engagement, and technical excellence across Vietnam. Reporting to the Channel Marketing Manager, you will lead a team of Advisory chefs, collaborate with key customers, and shape the future of dairy applications in foodservice within Fonterra.

Role Accountabilities
  • Develop and execute an innovation strategy aligned with AFP’s growth goals.
  • Create cutting-edge recipes and kitchen solutions that drive customer success.
  • Drive business growth through technical support and fostering strong relationships with customers, Key Opinion Leader chefs and bakers, helping to identify new opportunities.
  • Lead product testing, benchmarking, and professional demonstrations.
  • Deliver technical training to sales teams, distributor partners and foodservice operators
  • Manage and mentor a team of Advisory Chefs across Vietnam.
About You 
  • Diploma from a recognized Culinary/Hospitality School (City & Guilds in Pastry preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Pastry / Bakery Chef, ideally with international exposure.
  • Strong technical skills in dairy applications across bakery, hot kitchen, QSR, and beverages.
  • Proven creativity and ability to deliver 5-star level pastry and dessert concepts.
  • Commercial mindset with excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food costing software. 
  • Proficiency in Digital Marketing & Performance Media, Strategic Partnership Development and Engagement 
  • Fluent in both English and Vietnamese.

Our Co-operative
Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
 

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies.

At  Fonterra, you’ll be inspired by purpose and guided by principles. Whether you're based in New Zealand or anywhere else around the world, you’ll be part of a team that creates goodness for generations and delivers global impact through local action. Our brands are trusted by families and individuals alike, delivering high-quality dairy nutrition to millions of people globally.

 As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved in New Zealand and around the world.  

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.   

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.