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

City of London

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