• Virginia Beach, VA
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Allen Brothers Commitment to Excellence

    Consistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / Service

    The Elite Brand Since 1893

    Allen Brothers sources the highest quality product available in the market. Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection. Delivering excellence, for 130+ years. Allen Brothers has proudly stood as a symbol of excellence for generations and remains committed to leading the way for many more to come.

    Allen Brothers passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with customers through the most experienced network of 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 & Allen Brothers 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)

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    Build Relationships. Create Opportunities. Grow Your Career.

    At The Chefs Warehouse, were more than a specialty food distributor. Were trusted partners to the chefs who create unforgettable dining experiences every day.

    Our customers rely on us for an unmatched selection of specialty ingredients, premium proteins, and fresh produce sourced from around the world. Our sales team helps bring those products to life by building relationships, solving challenges, and delivering value beyond the plate.

    Were looking for driven, relationship-focused professionals who want to grow a career, not just fill a sales role. Whether your background is in foodservice, hospitality, culinary arts, or sales, this is an opportunity to combine your passion for people and food with uncapped earning potential.

    Position Summary

    As a Sales Associate, youll be the face of The Chefs Warehouse within your territory, building trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators. Youll 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. Youll have the autonomy to manage your territory while being supported by an industry-leading team of sales, culinary, protein, and produce experts.

    If youre energized by building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, youll thrive here.

    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 Chefs Warehouse is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, offering a supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and succeed.

    Benefits Include:

    • Travel reimbursement
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid holidays and vacation
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

    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. Youre 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.

    Our Values

    C urious and Creative

    H ungry For Food and Results

    E ntrepreneurial

    F oward Thinking and Flexible

    S upportive Of Peers and Chefs

    #LI-GS1

    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:

    • Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
    • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
    • Weekly pay
    • Life Insurance
    • 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
    • Employee discounts for travel and events
    • 401k
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationVirginia Beach, VA
    IndustryFood and Beverage Production
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttps://www.chefswarehouse.com/

    About Company

    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.

    Skills

    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Butcherunmatched
    • Catering Servicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Ingredient Selectionunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Regional Salesunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Territory Managementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched

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