Executive Chef Consultant

Food Service Solutions (FSS) is a company of experienced chefs who have lived the life and walked the walk. FSS is a leading distributor of food Equipment to the foodservice industry in Canada. Our purpose is to improve the lives of chefs and operators by building smarter kitchens. Our team is dedicated to providing solutions for operators and chefs through consultation, ideation and equipment implementation.

Three-time Maclean’s - Canadian Business Magazine – Growth 500 winner ranked # 258 in September 2020. FSS is a team-based environment where we draw upon each other’s talents and skills to achieve the company's objectives.

The Executive Chef Consultant is a true Team Player… working with their colleagues to reach the company’s vision, values, goals and objectives! They accept the responsibility to reach the mutually set objectives and understands the need to be accountable for their performance results. Must be able to take ownership; be resourceful; embrace change and challenge; be sales and service-driven; adaptable; results-oriented; analytical; and take initiative! This person owns the geography and the sales results for the defined territory. Candidates must live in Texas, United States. The head office is located in Milton, Ontario.

What You Will Do

• Plan and implement strategy to achieve territory sales and profit targets
• Identify, open and develop new end user client relationships
• Drive sales in our leading brands portfolio with emphasis on driving volume and profit
• Support, setup, and attend trade shows as required
• Work with Marketing and Customer Service Team to maintain pricing, discounts, programs and trade deals
• Track and prepare Sales contracts and respond to RFPs
• Use Salesforce to document sales activity and sales funnel opportunities
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Must be a certified and trained Chef with a minimum of 5 years industry experience
• Has a strong passion for helping people and forging relationships
• Able to prioritize and follow up
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient user of Word, Excel, & Outlook
• Valid driver’s license, passport, and ability to travel to factories as required for training
• A valid Texas Food Handler’s Card required

Please note: this role also includes a car allowance and gas allowance per month.

Food Service Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Pay rate:

• Yearly pay

Shift:

• Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Texas: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Chef: 5 years (Required)
• Sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person