Food Demo Contractor

Summary

Affinity Group is in search of a Food Demo Contractor for Restaurant Depot. The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise, promote sales, and educate customers about products, pricing information, versatility, and product locations. All demos are four hours with one hour of setup and approximately 30 minutes of breakdown. Demo contractors must complete a demo recap form in Excel and submit it.

Demos are paid a flat rate of $260. Other duties include merchandising products and coordinating with department managers for product displays, which is paid a flat rate of $150 for a four‑hour period. Food Demo Contractors must have a smartphone to utilize our merchandising app. All demos and merchandising take place in Restaurant Depot. Applicants must hold or be willing to attain a valid Serv Safe certificate.

Restaurant Depot St. Louis
6455 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139

One demo per month and three merchandising days per month (subject to change). The contractor is an Independent Contractor and this position is NOT with Restaurant Depot.

• Greet customers enthusiastically
• Provide excellent customer service by answering product‑related questions and helping customers locate items
• Set up and organize table for demonstration
• Prepare vendor products using Demonstration POS to enhance product display
• Serve samples and demonstrate products while explaining attributes and features
• Maintain a friendly, positive, well‑groomed appearance
• Maintain a professional, clean, healthy and safe work environment
• Provide daily accurate and timely reporting of time worked and sales results
• Clean up workstation area
• Load, unload and move products that are sometimes heavy or bulky
• Check other merchandise in the store to ensure shelf tags are present, items are packaged out, and expiration dates are monitored

• Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a standing position
• Requires excellent communication skills, neat appearance, and good grooming
• Prior food service experience a plus
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must own a computer and have internet access
• Must have a smartphone capable of taking and sending pictures
• Basic computer skills are a must
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Affinity Group is an EOE. This position is for an Independent Contractor conducting demos and consulting services. This position is NOT with Restaurant Depot.