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About the Role

Develop compelling commercial kitchen solutions, leveraging technical design expertise and industry relationships to drive business development and client success. Backed by over 80 years of brand equity and a national reputation, this role offers the stability to perform at your best.

Responsibilities

• Develop two-dimensional commercial kitchen drawings that reflect project requirements and design criteria
• Prepare design drawings and recommend commercial kitchen equipment based on client needs
• Ensure design guidelines, construction specifications, building codes, and applicable standards are respected throughout the production of drawings
• Meet with prospective clients to assess needs and costs for design and projects
• Develop new business by leveraging brand and company strengths through networking and lead generation
• Continually analyze market trends to provide customer-focused design solutions
• Collaborate with the Estimating and Project Management teams regarding fees associated with design, meeting deadlines, and project requirements
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, engineers, consultants, and other trades to successfully facilitate project design requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to ensure exceptional quality of design and customer service
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial kitchen design and AutoCAD
• 2+ years of B2B sales or client-facing experience in a design, foodservice, or construction environment
• Experience and understanding of foodservice operations, including processes, flow, efficiencies, and applicable codes
• Knowledge of restaurant licenses and permits involved in designing a commercial kitchen
• General understanding of construction, as well as mechanical and electrical design
• Experience networking with consultants, architects, and other foodservice industry trades

Skills

• Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD and commercial kitchen design principles
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client and industry relationships
• Clear and professional communicator with strong written and verbal skills, including timely follow-up and commitment to deliverables
• Collaborative and open to giving and receiving feedback
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Driven to identify and pursue new business opportunities with energy and initiative

Location

• Ontario
• Toronto
• Ottawa
• London
• Kingston

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience in commercial kitchen design and AutoCAD
• 2+ years of B2B sales or client-facing experience in a design, foodservice, or construction environment

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Institutional Management, Project Management, Interior Design, or a related field
• Candidates from adjacent fields, including architecture, interior design, or foodservice consulting, with extensive commercial design experience are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Performance incentive plan
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Annual Wellness Benefit
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Excellent Employee Discount

About the Company

• 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 nationwide, delivering industry-leading design, product solutions, distribution, and execution.
• We're a team of people who believe how we work matters just as much as what we achieve.
• Our values of respect, integrity, and accountability guide how we treat one another and serve our customers.
• Our culture is defined by a strong customer focus, a mindset of winning as one team, a commitment to investing in success, and a genuine sense of care.
• We collaborate, support one another, and take pride in delivering great work together.
• Joining Russell Hendrix means being part of a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and gives you the opportunity to make a real impact in your role.

Equal Opportunity

• Russell Hendrix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• 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.