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)
This is for our Fells Point Protein entity*
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Build Relationships. Create Opportunities. Grow Your Career.
At The Chef's Warehouse, we're more than a specialty food distributor. We're 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.
We're 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, 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.
If you're energized by building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, you'll 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 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.
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. 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.
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
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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.
Skills Required
- Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned sales territory
- Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the territory
- Basic computer proficiency
- Experience in restaurant sales, food sales, catering, hospitality, culinary, or other customer-facing environments
- Experience as a chef or working closely with foodservice professionals
- College degree
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability to build customer relationships and manage multiple priorities
What We Do
The Chefs’ Warehouse is a specialty wholesale food distributor serving restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and fine food stores across North America and beyond. It sources and delivers specialty foods, fresh produce, and center-of-plate proteins, alongside locally sourced and exclusive ingredients and non-food kitchen essentials. Its product expertise and distribution network help foodservice professionals meet kitchen needs and create distinctive menus.
