About The Chefs Warehouse
The Chefs Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) 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 the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world's finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.
Mission: The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs.
Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:
Curious & Creative
Hungry For Food & Results
Entrepreneurial
Forward Thinking & Flexible
Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)
Are you interested in being part of an HR organization that focuses on living our purpose by:
Assuming ownership and taking accountability for our commitments to one another
Collaborating across functions in a clear, concise, and timely manner
Validating one another and celebrating our success
Being consistent and fair
Being compassionate and empathetic
If this sounds exciting to you, then consider joining our Chefs' Warehouse HR Team as a Human Resources Generalist!
POSITION SUMMARY: We are looking to hire an HR Generalist that is focused on delivering excellent employee experience with every interaction. The HR Generalist supports HR Leadership to successfully implement local, regional, and corporate initiatives. The role will help to create an environment to attract, develop, retain and engage talent to deliver business goals.
Successful candidates will be approachable, action-oriented, flexible problem solvers with great verbal and written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
What you'll do:
Execution of transactional core Human Resource processes (e.g., job postings, drafting offer letters, new hire communications, coordinate and conducting new employee orientation, on-boarding and exit interviews, transitional return to work, leave administration, OSHA reporting, etc.).
Support hiring managers, HR Leaders, and Talent Acquisition on recruitment and retention efforts/plans.
Support Human Resource Leadership to drive an inclusive and diverse culture.
Provide technical, customer relations, and general support for major initiatives and projects.
Start training in all areas of the HR Generalist Function- benefits, worker's compensation, safety, employee relations, compliance, and employee relations.
Start to understand how to source data.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize your work activities.
Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, business writing, grammar, and verbal communication skills.
Able to handle several tasks at the same time, with numerous interruptions, and must be able to keep the information confidential.
Proficient in the use of PC including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
Capable of working independently.
About you:
Bachelors Degree, or equivalent work experience
2-3 years of progressive human resources experience.
Experience in retail, distribution center, or manufacturing environment. Experience with a sales team or working knowledge of commissions.
Demonstrated experience managing and leading employees.
Proficiency with HRIS System
Human Resources experience with companies supporting 250-500 or more associates.
Bilingual - English-Spanish
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.
Perks & Benefits:
The Chefs Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
The Chefs' Warehouse is a specialty food distributor that began sourcing products for high-end chefs over 30 years ago. With locations in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Miami, The Chefs' Warehouse serves the finest restaurants, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools and specialty food stores around the country. Its product portfolio includes over 11,500 items and consists of imported and domestic specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, oils and vinegars, hormone-free protein, truffles, caviar and chocolate.