Designer (Foodservice)

Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment is looking to add a Designer experienced in commercial kitchen design to our Contracts team in Toronto. You’ll be a pivotal part of the teams’ operations, seeking out new business and generating leads to sell, close, and design challenging and technical projects. This position requires initiative, drive to deliver on goals, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage internal and external relationships. This is an ideal position for a motivated individual who is passionate about creating profitable, innovative, operationally responsible, and client-driven design solutions in a high performance and collaborative environment.

What We Do:

At Russell Hendrix Foodservice Equipment, we empower customers to succeed by providing high-quality foodservice solutions across Canada. For over 80 years, we’ve been a trusted partner to restaurants, hotels, and institutions across Canada. We serve our clients with industry-leading design, product solutions, distribution, and execution.

Working For Us:

We’re a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and value respect, integrity, and accountability. Our culture is one of customer focus, where we win as one team, invest in success, and care. We’re committed to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to reach their full potential.

As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest people in the industry, and to make a real impact on the success of our customers. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop 2D Commercial Kitchen drawings to reflect project requirements and design criteria.
• Develop new business by leveraging brand and company strengths through networking and lead generation.
• Meet with prospective clients to assess needs and costs for design/projects.
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of all business development opportunities.
• Maintain client relationships through to completion and follow up of projects.
• Collaborate with the Estimating and Project Management teams regarding fees associated with design, meeting deadlines, etc.
• Collaborate with co-workers and superiors to ensure exceptional quality of design and customer service.
• Prepare design drawings and recommend commercial kitchen equipment based on clients’ needs.
• Ensure design guidelines and construction specifications are respected during production of drawings.
• Ensure that building codes and standards are met.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Extensive knowledge and at least 3 years of experience in Design and AutoCAD.
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Institutional Management, Project Management, Interior Design, or a related field.
• You have design-related sales experience.
• You have experience in lead generation and business development.
• You have experience and understanding of food service operations – processes, flow, efficiencies, and applicable codes.
• You have a general understanding of construction, as well as mechanical and electrical design.
• You have knowledge of restaurant licenses and permits involved in designing a commercial kitchen.
• You can efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• You can be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs.
• You are goal-oriented and commit to deliverables.
• Your verbal and written communication skills are excellent.
• You have a keen eye for detail, and are deadline oriented.
• You are highly collaborative and team-oriented.
• Comfortable with giving and receiving feedback.

What’s In It for You:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• $400 per year fitness benefit.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Paid sick days.
• Excellent employee discount.
• Opportunity for growth.

Russell Hendrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Russell Hendrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person