OverviewLakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business has a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. The Group operates modern dairy facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis and serves a broad customer base including world-class dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer channels across Ireland, the UK, Europe and globally. Internationally we export around 240 products to over 100 countries. The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) provides high-quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.Applications are invited for the above position with our International Sales team.The Role:This dynamic culinary, sales-focused role centers on creating cheffing solutions with our product ranges and leveraging our high-quality dairy products to inspire innovative applications that drive profitable sales growth across the UK and EMEA region. The successful applicant will act as a leading authority on trends, conduct market research to identify and capture new product opportunities, and enhance Lakeland Dairies’ reputation as a foodservice provider of choice.ResponsibilitiesSpearhead culinary innovation: Deliver technical culinary requirements and demonstrate the performance of Lakeland Dairies’ products within diverse UK & EMEA markets.Driving menu inspiration: Ensure distributor sales teams and end-user chefs understand the creative possibilities, features, and benefits of our dairy products through inspiring culinary presentations and workshops.Hands-on chef demonstrations: Provide key identified accounts with immersive culinary training and bespoke demonstrations to showcase creative applications and increase profitable sales through elevated menu ideas.Bespoke recipe development: Develop and adapt innovative recipes that match diverse customer requirements and evolving tastes, aiming to retain existing business and generate new growth opportunities via culinary product partnerships.Identify future food trends: Conduct proactive market research to identify new culinary opportunities and communicate these to the Regional Manager / Line Manager with strategy support for securing new business.Qualifications / Our ideal candidateA Culinary Visionary: An experienced Head Chef with a passion for innovation, capable of transforming delicious dairy solutions into trend-setting concepts.Refined Expertise: Formally trained with a third-level culinary degree or a distinguished track record from high-pressure, elite kitchens and foodservice innovation hubs.Versatile Industry Mastery: A hands-on veteran with deep experience across premium hospitality, large-scale manufacturing, and multi-channel catering.The Art of Connection: A charismatic communicator who can translate complex technical requirements into inspiring culinary stories for clients and teams.Insatiably Curious: Proactive and forward-thinking, always seeking what’s next to keep partners ahead of the curve.Experience in the dairy and/or bakery industry.Travel: This role requires travel across the UK and internationally as needed.Application Process:To apply, please submit a copy of your CV by no later than midday on Monday 9th February 2026.EEO Statement: Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or have accessibility questions, please contact recruitmentni@lakelanddairies.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr