The Chefs' Warehouse is hiring: Warehouse Manager in Baltimore
The Chefs' Warehouse, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) has been a leader in broadline food service distribution for over 40 years. We provide Protein, Specialty, Produce and Broadline offerings to discerning chefs worldwide, working with more than 4,000 artisan producers from 40+ countries. Our network of over 600 consultive sales associates delivers rapid, high‑quality service and builds lasting relationships with 50,000+ customers.
Position Summary
The Warehouse Manager, reporting to the Director, plans, directs and coordinates daily operations to ensure performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability. This role leads all warehousing activities, compliance, inventory control, and safety standards while driving continuous improvement.
What you’ll do
- Oversee planning, warehousing and material control from forecasting to delivery.
- Maintain regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, safety).
- Participate in product planning to support new launches.
- Manage all warehouse and distribution operations.
- Maximize efficiency, timeliness and accuracy of finished goods delivery.
- Monitor inventory, set controls and use KPIs to minimize supply‑chain risk.
- Optimize systems for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Ensure all facilities meet safety, environmental and operational standards.
- Execute special projects on schedule.
- Support annual goal setting aligned with corporate objectives.
- Hire, coach, mentor, and build strong teams.
- Collaborate across all levels and serve on the Executive Management Team.
About you
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent 5‑year experience).
- Minimum five years of senior management experience with P&L responsibility.
- Experience in produce or food distribution.
- Working knowledge of USDA & FDA compliance.
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Life Insurance
- 5% above‑cost pricing for high‑quality food products
- Employee discounts for travel and events
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.