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Chef, Callebaut Global Innovation Center

Location: 

Gresik, ID, 61177

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

The Chef, Callebaut Global Innovation Center leads chef services across Indonesia, delivering exceptional customer experiences through technical support, innovation, education, and community engagement. As the culinary ambassador of Barry Callebaut, the role drives next‑generation chocolate concepts, supports digital content creation, pioneers applications across bakery and confectionery, and influences both internal teams and the wider industry. The Chef also contributes to developing talent and enhancing sales capabilities as the company evolves from an ingredients supplier to a solutions provider.

Key responsibilities include

  • Collaborate with the Barry Callebaut team to support innovation launches, marketing campaigns, and ensure a best‑in‑class customer journey.
  • Drive the customer journey through solution selling and promotion of the winning portfolio.
  • Support the digital transformation of chef services and service offerings.
  • Partner with the events team to bring the CGIC experience to life, both digitally and at fairs/events.
  • Act as an influential figure in the chef community to attract experts, new hires, influencers, and guest chefs for dedicated projects.
  • Serve as an internal ambassador to champion passion for food across the organization.
  • Contribute significantly to regional Chef Services to support sustainability goals.
  • Manage responsibilities with a geographic focus of Indonesia (60%) and ASEAN (40%).

Operational & Training Responsibilities

  • Conduct distributor training and distributor chef training.
  • Deliver internal sales team training.
  • Lead inspiration and co‑creation sessions with customers.
  • Develop recipes aligned with trends, innovation, and customer needs.
  • Facilitate both physical and digital classes.
  • Perform product demonstrations for various audiences.

About you

  • 10+ years of experience with advanced training in confectionery, bakery, ice cream, or pastry.
  • Diploma or formal certification in confectionery and pastry.
  • Strong understanding of the ISB, QSR, and key accounts market.
  • Knowledge of the chocolate and cocoa food manufacturing industry and the B2B food sector is preferred.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Proactive, independent, and able to take initiative.
  • Strong digital presence and familiarity with major social media platforms (IG, FB, LinkedIn, etc.).
  • Experience using Salesforce.
  • Able to perform well in a high‑expectation environment.
  • Capable of working effectively across multiple departments and maintaining a professional, positive image.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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