Sales Associate

About the Role

The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse & Allen Brothers is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs. Allen Brothers has proudly stood as a symbol of excellence for generations and remains committed to leading the way for many more to come.

As a Sales Associate, you'll be the face of The Chef's Warehouse within your territory, building trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators. You'll help customers discover products and solutions that elevate their menus, improve operations, and grow their businesses. This role offers the opportunity to develop and expand a portfolio of accounts, win new business, and increase your earnings through an uncapped commission structure. You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory while being supported by an industry-leading team of sales, culinary, protein, and produce experts.

Our Values

• Curious & Creative
• Hungry For Food & Results
• Entrepreneurial
• Forward Thinking & Flexible
• Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)

Why Join The Chefs' Warehouse?

• Turn Your Effort Into Opportunity: Enjoy a competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission plan that rewards initiative, performance, and business growth. The more value you create, the more you can earn.
• Build a Career, Not Just a Job: Join an industry leader committed to investing in its people through training, mentorship, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• Represent Products That Inspire: Sell a best-in-class portfolio of specialty ingredients, premium proteins, and fresh produce that chefs know, trust, and love.
• Become a Trusted Partner: Help customers solve challenges, discover new possibilities, and achieve their business goals. Your relationships can make a real impact on their success.
• Thrive on a Team That Supports You: Work alongside experienced sales professionals, culinary experts, protein specialists, and produce specialists who collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together.
• Join an Award-Winning Culture: The Chef's Warehouse is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, offering a supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and succeed.

What You Bring

• Relevant Experience: Experience in restaurant sales, food sales, catering, hospitality, culinary, or other customer-facing environments is preferred. Experience as a chef or working closely with foodservice professionals is a plus.
• Relationship-Focused: You enjoy building trust, developing customer relationships, and helping others succeed.
• Positive & Self-Motivated: You bring energy, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You're eager to learn, take ownership, and achieve results.
• Strong Communication & Organization Skills: You can effectively manage multiple priorities, communicate professionally, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-Driven: You thrive in a dynamic environment, use data to inform decisions, and approach opportunities with a sense of urgency.
• Education: A college degree is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned sales territory.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the territory.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.