Team Lead Culinary Technical Advisors

pGhent, Belgium | Full-time | Starting April 2027 /ph3Share our taste for life /h3pTogether with you, we want to empower you to achieve this mission with us. We value you as a person and actively support you on your professional journey, while caring about your future. Join our big little family and let's make products for you and the world to love. Do you share our taste for life? We invite you to join our big little family /ph3Your

key responsibilities
/h3pAs Team Lead Culinary Technical Advisors, you will lead and develop a team of culinary experts while ensuring the successful execution of application, innovation and customer-focused projects. /ppYou will: /pulliInspire, coach and develop the Culinary Technical Advisor team, fostering collaboration, expertise and continuous growth. /liliAct as a culinary ambassador for Vandemoortele, building strong relationships with customers, partners and internal stakeholders. /liliTranslate customer and market needs into practical and value-adding product solutions. /liliCoordinate masterclasses and culinary events at the Vandemoortele Food Experience Center in Ghent, supporting both local and international activities. /liliServe as the link between Facilities and Marketing/Commercial Management, ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration. /liliLead application testing, product validation and benchmarking activities. /liliSupport innovation launches by developing compelling product and application stories. /liliAdvise customers on product functionality, performance and nutritional characteristics. /liliManage customer‑specific technical projects from concept through implementation. /liliCollaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, RD, Quality and Operations to deliver customer‑focused solutions. /li /ulh3What's in for you? /h3ulliYou will join our big little family: Our associates are the beating heart of our company
- they bring the flavour to our organisation. We cherish each member, prioritising their well‑being and supporting their professional journey. /liliWe value you as a person: At Vandemoortele we value each one of our associates and recognise their unique contributions to team successes. You will have flexible

working hours
and the opportunity to work from home 50% of the time. We also invite you to join our sports and wellbeing activities /liliWe care for your future and we support your professional journey: We believe in the power of our associates and the value of their actions and support their career aspirations by offering internal mobility and promotional opportunities. We embrace individual ambitions and entrust our associates to take ownership. /liliWe make products for you to love: We are a team of passionate food enthusiasts. In our mission to shape a tasty future we strive to create a wide range of food solutions that connects people, cultures and traditions. You can kickstart your day with a delicious croissant fresh out of the oven and enjoy tasty food in our company restaurant. /liliEasy to reach: Our HQ is located close to a bus stop and highway exits. Want to come by bike? Lease a bike at Vandemoortele /li /ulh3Are you the one we're looking for? /h3pYou are a passionate food professional with strong leadership capabilities and a customer‑oriented mindset. /ppYou also have: /pulliProven experience in food applications, culinary development or technical customer support within the food industry. /liliExperience leading, coaching or developing teams. /liliStrong knowledge of food products, ingredients and raw materials. /liliGood understanding of food safety, hygiene and food legislation, including HACCP requirements. /liliCommercial awareness and the ability to translate customer needs into innovative food solutions. /liliStrong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. /liliExcellent presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills. /liliExperience working with Microsoft Office applications and digital tools. /liliFluency in Dutch and French, combined with a good command of English. /liliKnowledge of the Belgian and Luxembourg foodservice market is a strong asset. /li /ulh3Join us in making sweet memories /h3pWe look forward to welcoming you to our delicious journeybr/For questions or additional information, mail us: /p