Sales Associate

About Hardies Hardie’s Fresh Foods has been delivering the freshest produce and finest specialty ingredients to Texas kitchens for over 80 years. Family-owned and Texas-proud, Hardie’s started with a single truck and a passion for quality. Today, we’re a trusted partner to chefs, restaurants, and foodservice professionals across the Lone Star State—supplying everything from peak-season fruits and vegetables to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, chocolates, and center-of-the-plate proteins like meats and seafood.

With deep relationships across local farms and global producers, we stay ahead of culinary trends while staying true to what matters: dependable service, outstanding quality, and helping chefs create memorable menus. Rooted in tradition, driven by innovation—Hardie’s is here to fuel kitchens with the ingredients that make food shine.

Watch our “Day in the Life of a Sales Associate” video: click here 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

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 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.