About this role
Description
Title: Commercial Kitchen Designer
Reports to: Commercial Kitchen Design Manager
Classification: Salary / Exempt
Ready to design, innovate, and lead? Join our team as a Commercial Kitchen Designer!
We are on the lookout for a passionate and driven Commercial Kitchen Designer who excels in customer engagement, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is eager to take our commercial kitchen design projects to new heights. If you have a creative mind, strong attention to detail, and the autonomy to think on your own, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why Join Us?
- Utilize your Expertise: Utilize your expertise to guide customers through the entire design process, from concept to completion.
- Drive Innovation: Implement creative design solutions to maximize commercial kitchen functionality and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Professional Development: Collaborate with and learn from a team of industry experts, continuously improving your skills and knowledge.
What We Offer:?
- Work Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule and Paid Time Off.?
- Lifestyle Enhancement: Benefit from a Lifestyle Spending Account.?
- Savings Savvy: Access employee discounts and tuition reimbursement.
- Time for You: Embrace paid time off for vacations and sick leave.?
- Health Matters: Receive medical, vision, and dental benefits.?
- Safety Net: Gain peace of mind with life insurance coverage for all associates.?
- Invest in Your Future: Participate in our matching 401k program.?
- Customer-Centric Culture: An opportunity to make a difference by putting our customers first
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Excellence:
- Master the field of foodservice kitchen design, understanding how various concepts, menus, and space influence design and functionality.
- Create detailed AutoCAD drawings, equipment schedules, and product recommendations based on customer specifications.
- Ensure designs comply with commercial building codes and standards.
- Customer Engagement:
- Engage in active sales discussions to define customer needs for foodservice establishments.
- Visit sites to gather field measurements, fostering strong customer relationships.
- Deliver detailed and competitive equipment price quotations using tools like AutoQuotes and manufacturers' quotations.
- Project Management:
- Oversee the placement of equipment at job sites, ensuring successful project completion.
- Coordinate with delivery teams to guarantee timely delivery and jobsite readiness.
- Facilitate post-sale documentation, including itemized invoices, warranties, and instruction manuals.
- Organizational Skills:
- Manage multiple projects and sales leads simultaneously with exceptional organizational skills.
- Lead project management initiatives to ensure all projects are completed successfully.
What We’re Looking For:
- Creative Mind: Ability to think outside the box and develop innovative Commercial kitchen designs.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to design, ensuring precision in every aspect.
- Autonomy: Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
- Industry Knowledge: Background in foodservice equipment, kitchen flow design, and commercial building codes.
- Sales Experience: Proven track record in sales, with the ability to engage customers and drive project success.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Join Us and Make a Difference!
Ready to take on a role that offers both challenge and opportunity? Join us as a Commercial Kitchen Designer and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation. Apply now to make a significant impact and drive our design projects to success!
Apply today to become a part of our exciting journey!
Other facts
About Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Co
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Ace Mart Restaurant Supply has retail store locations throughout the state, along with an online store, www.acemart.com, that reaches customers around the nation and the world.
Ace Mart has been a leader in the restaurant supply and equipment industry since 1975 and is still family owned and operated. Ace Mart strives to provide all of our customers - from restaurant operators to caterers to concessionaires to even home "chefs" and more - with the best possible experience when shopping with us.
At Ace Mart, we know it's the little things that make a difference, especially when it comes to customer service - our number one priority. We want every one of our customers to know that we put their needs first. This is why the majority of our friendly team is made up of foodservice professionals, who have a critical understanding of the needs and demands of restaurant operators today.
What you'll do
- The Commercial Kitchen Designer is responsible for guiding customers through the design process, creating detailed AutoCAD drawings, and ensuring compliance with building codes. They will also oversee project management and coordinate equipment placement at job sites.
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