Night Warehouse Lead

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service discerning chefs through a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality, introducing over 4,000 artisan producers from more than 40 countries to the finest chefs worldwide. Our mission is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs, guided by the C.H.E.F.S. values of being Curious & Creative, Hungry For Food & Results, Entrepreneurial, Forward Thinking & Flexible, and Supportive (of peers & chefs).

About the role

Lead night warehouse operations and personnel for safe and efficient preparation of product for delivery to customers the following day. Assist the first‑line supervisor in directing associates to achieve accurate orders that are staged and loaded on trucks, and oversee preparation of the warehouse for the next day’s receiving.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor security procedures and protocols to safeguard warehouse operations and contents.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse; inspect equipment, issue work orders for repair, and requisition replacements.
• Assist with employee schedules, workloads, and productivity; ensure picking, loading, and replenishing are completed correctly each night.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety requirements.
• Cover any other area of the warehouse as needed and oversee night operations when the night supervisor is unavailable.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline staff; plan, monitor, and appraise job results to maintain performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Proven success implementing best practices in distribution, especially receiving and inventory control.
• Effective time management and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication, organization, and work ethic.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of staff.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, prioritize assignments, and direct the workforce in a dynamic warehouse environment.
• Experience with process improvement and knowledge of best practices within receiving and inventory control.
• Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.

Benefits

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