Platform Creator Acquisition Associate

Summary

Join CookUnity's dynamic team as a Platform Creator Acquisition Associate and help scale our chef community. You will identify, vet, and secure top culinary talent, building the future of how chefs grow their brands. Working closely with the Senior Manager, you'll develop and execute recruitment strategies, refine outreach processes, and ensure a seamless chef experience. This remote position, based in select U.S. cities with up to 25% travel, is ideal for sales, talent acquisition, or hospitality professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments. You will play a key role in connecting chefs with CookUnity's platform, bridging culinary creativity and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company changing how we eat and how chefs work.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish language skills are a plus

Benefits

• 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!