Benjamin Murray
Culinary Business Development Food Service @Chelten House Products
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WORK HISTORY
Culinary Business Development Food Service @Chelten House Products
US
Spearheading the establishment of Chelten House’s Food Service division from inception,focusing on innovation in culinary and operational capabilities.• Successfully generated $10 million+ in sales within the first year through strategic accountdevelopment and relationship building in the food service sector.• Commercialized 30+ products within one year for major retailers, driving brand recognition andexpanding market reach.• Amplified Chelten House’s market presence in the food service realm by leveraging culinaryexpertise and operational efficiencies.• Collaborating closely with the retail team to enhance private label CPG developmentstreamlining the conception-to-commercialization process.• Implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiencies and capabilities, fostering aculture of continuous improvement within the product portfolio.• Partnering with operations to simplify production processes, enhancing procurement initiativesand optimizing batch staging for improved workflow.• Design and execute the formal R&D process, stage gates that increase inter-department communication, speed up new product development, seamless workflow fromproposal,R&D, scale-up to product launch.• Lead the product development team in understanding the critical balance of scientific principlesand flavor innovation, encouraging creativity, the exploration of trends to foster uniqueculinary solutions.• Mentored and developed a team of research chefs and food scientists, building a positiveatmosphere of creativity and collaboration to enhance team synergy and productivity.• Pushed operational limits by maximizing equipment capabilities, ensuring efficient productdevelopment processes while maintaining high-quality standards.• Enhance private label CPG development, streamline the conception-to-commercialization process.• Implemented best practices to enhance operational efficiencies and capabilities, fostering aculture of continuous improvement.
EDUCATION
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science
Community College of Rhode Island
Associate's degree
ABOUT BENJAMIN MURRAY
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