Business Development Manager - London

Job description

ABOUT US

Chef Works is the only truly global hospitality uniform company, manufacturing and distributing across 90+ countries. As chefs travel the world, the reputations of Chef Works and Bragard travel with them — built on quality design, consistency, and outstanding customer service.

Rooted in the kitchen and evolving to Front of House, we focus on fit-for-purpose uniforms that are stylish, comfortable and durable, with the breadth of range to outfit every hospitality professional. We LOVE hospitality!

THE CANDIDATE

You have a broad view of the industry, are motivated by results and thrive in a collaborative, creative environment.

• A background in sales or operations within, the hospitality industry is key.
• A well-developed network of chefs, F&B managers, owners, operators and procurement personnel.
• Chef Works is a young, fresh brand with Bragard offering the epitome of French tradition and exquisitely designed uniforms
• This BDM role requires an energetic, passionate, and self-motivated person
• Must be an organised, detail driven, good communicator
• IT literate and adept at compliant social media and CRM
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Problem solving and analytical skills

TOGETHER

We are a growing dynamic team who work with the latest technology alongside old-school customer relationships to share and grow the Chef Works and BRAGARD culinary and hospitality uniform collections across the UK and Ireland.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Identify new sales opportunities in your designated region to meet/exceed targets set by senior management.
• Work closely with colleagues to develop introductions and referrals across the UK.
• Attend customer site visits or host customers at the Chef Works & Bragard UK showroom in London to deliver presentations.
• Work with customers to develop appropriate uniform solutions from the Chef Works, Bragard and third-party collections.
• Develop key customer relationships (influencers and decision makers) across all target sectors.
• Work closely with Marketing to identify and share potential influencers.
• Populate and regularly update CRM on live opportunities and leads. Ongoing management of CRM is mandatory.
• Manage existing distributors in given region, identifying and developing new distributors where requested.
• Deliver ongoing training and support to distributor sales teams.
• Where Chef Works Europe signs a Global or National contract, manage associated locations within your region.
• Report on competitor strategy and activity.
• Attend trade exhibitions and networking events as required by Marketing.
• Report and communicate accurately and on time.
• The sales role will require travel with occasional early starts and late finishes.
• Uphold the Chef Works core values and represent the Chef Works and Bragard brands appropriately at all times.

WHY CHEF WORKS?

• Competitive market salary (dependent on experience) reviewed annually.
• Commissions paid monthly, based on agreed performance.
• Up to 5% employee pension contribution matched by Chef Works.
• Company Car (hybrid or fully electric).
• Annual wellbeing contribution.
• 21 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Laptop, mobile phone, company credit card.

REPORTING

This role will report directly to the UK Commercial Director of Chef Works Europe Ltd. Commencing with a 3-month probation period.

LOCATION

A combination of working across North London, the London showroom and occasionally from home or across the UK.

THINK WE ARE A MATCH?

Forward your CV and cover letter via the following methods:

• Email: hr@chefworks.co.uk
• Private message on our social platforms
• Deadline for applications 13th March 2026
• First interviews on Team’s.

Chef Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No agencies, thank you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English