Equipment & Supply Consultant - Design - SOTF - US

Food Service Designer

Produce and develop highly functional food service designs, working plans and equipment specifications. Advise clients with smartly designed food service space plans. The designs will utilize the latest technological advances in equipment and current flow and ergonomic concepts to ensure that kitchen production capabilities, labor and energy efficiency will be maximized.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Sales and Design of Food Service Projects and Consultant Services to existing and new clients
• Programming and Designing of institutional and commercial kitchens
• Explain and sell design process
• Align with SOTF Regional New Business Development team to drive additional volume through national and regional account prospecting and development
• Ascertain customers' needs and preferences through effective listening and recommending appropriate foodservice equipment
• Create efficient foodservice equipment floor plans that meet customer's budget
• Coordinate with architects and engineers, estimators, installers and appropriate construction trades
• Produce Schematic Design Drawings from AutoCAD that will be utilized by the Equipment & Supply Consultant Team.
• Prepare foodservice equipment budgets
• Obtain field measurements as needed
• Attend job meetings as required
• Review quotes and approve manufacturer shop drawings for accuracy of proper equipment description and physical requirements
• Manage shop drawing approval process timely to ensure installation deadlines are not missed
• Design utilizing preferred vendors
• Conduct site visits and punch list during installation of project as needed or per customer requirements
• Expected to grow capabilities to perform position with greater efficiency annually
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred (2 Year Culinary Arts Degree acceptable) with a minimum 5-7+ years' experience in food service design or related experience in the design of food service kitchens.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2012 or higher, knowledge of Revit, BIM and Sketch Up a plus.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen design is required
• Knowledge of related Codes required
• Must be able to read Architectural and Engineering Drawings
• Strong working knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Demonstrate the ability to design and specify a variety of Food Service Projects
• Demonstrate knowledge of the applications of food service equipment
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with the Architectural Community, Clients, Staff and Management
• Demonstrate the ability to work well with the staff
• Meet goals and deadlines and work towards updating organizational processes
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively interfacing with a remote staff.
• Demonstrated experience on food service specification platforms i.e. KCL.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Flexible in schedule to enable the company to meet customer needs overtime and weekends may be necessary and required
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office product & Auto Quotes
• Foster positive relations and communications with departmental personnel, IT, Purchasing, Installers, Sales, Marketing, and other SOTF departments
• Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers and vendors, and other trades on job sites
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service/sales attitude
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent presentation and selling skills
• Good business acumen
• Highly creative
• Ability to read architectural drawings

Professional Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and situations in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Can derive insights from others through probing questions and collaborative problem-solving.
• Superb organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives autonomously.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to use the Supplies on the Fly proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool for planning and forecasting sales growth.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, reach and stoop occasionally to reach file cabinets, boxes, etc.
• Must be able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods of time and type.
• Requires the ability to read written instructions, reports and other documentation.
• The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light to moderate.

Overview:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.