Sales Associate

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. () combines exceptional quality and brand building with long‑standing food service distribution. For more than 40 years we supply proteins, specialties, produce and broadline offerings to over 50,000 restaurants, caterers, hotels and retail establishments worldwide through a network of more than 600 sales associates.

The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

• Curious and Creative
  • Are you ready to challenge the status quo?
• Hungry for Food and Results
  • Are you passionate about food and driven to deliver results?
• Entrepreneurial
  • Are you success‑oriented and adaptable to ever‑changing needs?
• Forward Thinking and Flexible
  • Are you innovative and able to stay ahead of the competition?
• Supportive of Peers and Chefs
  • Are you eager to collaborate with and support your colleagues?

As a Sales Associate at The Chefs’ Warehouse, you represent the company by delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships with restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail establishments. Your responsibilities include selling fine products and securing orders through a range of sales activities.

• Grow revenue by developing new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts.
• Build a customer portfolio by compiling lists of prospective accounts from networking, directories, trade shows, and other sources.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory, calling on existing and prospective customers to secure orders.
• Showcase product value using samples, catalogs and feature highlights that fit customer needs.
• Quote prices and credit terms, prepare contracts, and manage contract execution.
• Provide delivery estimates, manage schedules, and collect timely payments.
• Maintain detailed records of business transactions, update expense reports, and manage account receivables.
• Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account data and literature current.
• Track inventory levels to align product availability with customer demand.
• Develop and maintain long‑term purchasing contracts rooted in trust.

• Relevant experience: 1–2 years in restaurant, food, or catering sales, or experience as a chef.
• Positive attitude: high energy, enthusiasm, teamwork, and resilience.
• Organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Self‑starter: eager to ask questions and learn new skills quickly.
• Education:
  
  college degree desired but not required.
• Leadership: foster a positive and innovative atmosphere to motivate others.
• Data‑driven: gather facts and figures to monitor progress.
• Determination: bring urgency to meet tight deadlines.

• Live within commuting distance to the assigned sales area.
• Reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills and understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Paid holidays and vacations.
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work.

• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Health, dental and medical benefits.
• Weekly pay.
• Life insurance.
• 5 % above‑cost premium for our food products.
• Employee discounts for travel and events.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The above job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and standards. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.