Technical Chef – Thailand

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

Technical Chef – Thailand

Location: Bangkok,Thailand (Hybrid/Remote)
Reports To: Sales Director SEA FEA
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Flora Food Group

Flora Food Group is a global leader in plant-based and dairy-free culinary solutions, offering sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy products. Our portfolio includes butters, spreads, creams, cheeses, and culinary solutions designed for food service, HoReCa, and retail segments. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional taste and performance.

Role Purpose

The Technical Chef for Thailand will drive culinary innovation, technical support, and customer engagement within the Thai market. This role combines hands-on culinary expertise with strong commercial understanding to promote Flora Food Group’s dairy-free portfolio, support product development, and deliver impactful culinary solutions for food service and HoReCa customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary Innovation & Product Application

• Conduct product demonstrations, menu development, and culinary showcases for customers and internal teams.

• Collaborate with R&D and global culinary teams to test and optimize product performance for Thai cuisine and food service applications.

• Provide technical expertise to ensure successful implementation of Flora Food Group products in diverse culinary settings.

2. Customer Engagement & Sales Support

• Partner with sales teams to convert customers to Flora Food Group’s dairy-free portfolio.

• Deliver training sessions and workshops for chefs, distributors, and food service operators.

• Design tailored menu solutions for key accounts to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

3. Training & Content Development

• Create culinary content for marketing campaigns, including recipe videos, social media tutorials, and product application guides.

• Conduct internal training to upskill sales and marketing teams on product applications and industry trends.

4. Market Insights & Innovation

• Monitor Thai food service trends, sustainability initiatives, and competitive landscape to inform product strategy.

• Identify new culinary opportunities and contribute to strategic projects that enhance market penetration.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional culinary background with experience in high-end kitchens, food development, or corporate chef roles.

• Strong technical knowledge of food innovation, FMCG product development, and customized culinary solutions.

• Proven experience in training chefs and food service professionals.

• Understanding of food service operations and commercial decision-making.

• Expertise in recipe development, food styling, and content creation.

• Experience with plant-based or dairy-free products (preferred).

• Ability to travel extensively within Thailand.

Key Competencies

• Culinary creativity and technical precision.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Business acumen and ability to influence stakeholders.

• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

• Passion for sustainability and food innovation.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles. 

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.

No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.