Account Manager – Culinary Partnerships

Company Description: Backed by Y Combinator, CocuSocial is one of the largest culinary experience providers in the US. We connect chefs with venues like hotels and restaurants to host a variety of cooking, baking, cocktail-making and wine-tasting classes. We are growing fast and currently offering in-person experiences in over 30 metro areas in the US, including NYC, LA, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego, and more. Michelin-starred chefs and celebrity chefs who appeared on Bravo's Top Chef have also taught on our platform. Our mission is to educate, entertain, and bring people together through unique food and drink experiences. We are expanding into Canada in 2026 and are looking for talented Account Managers based in Canada to join our growing team — managing existing US territories while also playing a key role in our Canadian market launch. Job Description: As an Account Manager at CocuSocial, you will drive growth across both assigned US territories and our new Canadian market by developing partnerships with venues (hotels and restaurants) and recruiting chef instructors. You will manage and support existing venue and chef partners while also building new relationships from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to make a real impact across two markets. Your responsibilities include the following: Develop a partner venue acquisition strategy by researching, pitching, and closing restaurants, hotels, and other venue partners. Develop a chef instructor recruiting strategy by identifying, screening, and training chef instructors. Coordinate with partner venues and chef instructors to develop class topics and plan class schedules. Strategize areas for growth and expansion within your assigned territories and beyond. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 3+ years of experience in account management, sales, business development, or partner/vendor management. Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills. Passionate about food and beverage experiences. Excited about working in a fast-paced startup environment. Additional Information: Base salary of CAD $90,000–$110,000, plus performance bonus of up to 15% of base salary. Extended health and dental benefits. Work remotely full-time. Paid time off. Unlimited CocuSocial experiences and other team-building events. Opportunity to work with an intimate, smart, and passionate team. Be part of an exciting new chapter as we bring CocuSocial to Canada.