Business Development Associate

We are a dynamic group dedicated to onboarding talented chefs and their recipes into the CookUnity platform. From training chefs on our tools to refining recipes that meet company standards, portfolio and supply chain needs, we ensure a seamless integration into our ecosystem. Our work bridges the gap between culinary creativity and operational excellence, bringing exceptional dishes to life!

We’re seeking a strategic and resourceful Business Development/ Platform Creator Acquisition Associate to help scale the most important part of our platform: our community of talented chefs. This role will be instrumental in identifying, vetting, and securing top culinary talent in key markets, and will help build the future of how chefs grow their brands and reach new audiences through CookUnity.

As a core member of the Chef/Creator Acquisition team, you’ll work directly with the Senior Manager of Acquisition & Development to develop and execute recruitment strategies, refine our outreach and evaluation processes, and ensure a seamless and inspiring chef experience from first contact to  onboarding.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong background in sales, talent acquisition, culinary partnerships, or hospitality leadership—who thrives in a fast-moving, startup environment and loves connecting with chefs.

This is a remote position based within one of the following locations, where our facilities are located: New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, Miami, or Maryland—with up to 25% travel across the U.S.

• Plan and execute recruitment efforts across CookUnity’s eight U.S. and Canadian markets (with future markets in development), identifying and securing high-potential independent chefs and creators who align with CookUnity’s values and culinary standards
• Develop and execute creative outreach strategies across platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, industry events, and chef referrals
• Conduct in-depth interviews and coordinate tours & tasting evaluations to assess culinary style, production readiness, and market fit
• Build and manage a dynamic chef pipeline using Monday, Notion, and other internal tools, providing weekly updates on progress and market opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with our culinary, onboarding, portfolio, and local operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to active production
• Represent CookUnity in chef-facing meetings with professionalism, warmth, and deep knowledge of the platform’s value proposition
• Surface insights on market trends, industry leaders, and weekly progress on store supply targets to continuously improve our recruitment strategy
• Support the design and rollout of recruitment campaigns, culinary showcases, and strategic initiatives to grow chef acquisition at scale

• 2+ years of experience in recruitment, sales, culinary partnerships, hospitality operations, or chef-facing/client- facing roles
• Proven success in building and managing pipelines, closing top-tier candidates, and driving acquisition goals
• Deep appreciation for culinary artistry and a desire to help chefs scale their business in new and impactful ways
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with a proactive mindset and strong follow-through
• Familiarity with CRM/project management tools (e.g., Monday, Notion, Google Workspace); tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems
• Knowledge of the food industry, major culinary hubs, and up-and-coming chefs across the U.S.
• Spanish language skills are a plus

We believe great leadership starts with alignment on vision, values, and ways of working. To give you deeper insight into who we are and what we’re looking for, we invite you to explore: CookUnity's Leadership Principles – The values and behaviors that guide how we operate, collaborate, and scale.

We hope this provides valuable insight into our culture and product vision. If this excites you, we’d love to connect!

🩺  Health Insurance coverage

🌅 401k Plan

⛱ Unlimited PTO

🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical

🐣 Paid Family leave

🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

🥘 A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

🧘🏽‍♀️ Wellness perks: access to fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

👩🏾‍🏫 Personalized Spanish coach

🚀 Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!