Chef / Business Development Manager (Hertfordshire)

Company Description

Kale & Damson is a trusted supplier of the finest fresh produce, dairy, cheese, charcuterie, and specialist items. We serve the Midlands, East Anglia, the East of England, the Southeast, and London. With over 200 years of combined expertise, we have a reliable reputation for exceptional quality and inspirational ranges. Our products are valued by chefs, caterers, and catering managers in various industries, including restaurants, hotels, schools, and retail outlets.

Role Description

This is a full-time Sales Account Manager role. The Sales Account Manager will be responsible for managing customer accounts in Hertfordshire, ensuring customer satisfaction, generating leads, and providing excellent customer service. The role includes maintaining regular communication with our customers, understanding their needs, and offering solutions.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a passionate food professional ready to take the next step in their career — ideally a chef or kitchen professional seeking a fresh challenge outside the kitchen. The perfect candidate will combine a genuine love of food with a deep understanding of how chefs think, plan, and buy.

You’ll bring hands-on experience from the hospitality or catering world and a real appreciation for quality fresh produce. That background will allow you to connect naturally with our customers — chefs, restaurant owners, and catering teams — and understand their needs from the inside out.

Driven, organised, and commercially minded, you’ll enjoy building relationships, identifying new opportunities, and helping kitchens across Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire discover the best in seasonal and local produce. A self-starter who thrives on conversation and collaboration, you’ll take pride in representing a brand that chefs trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fresh produce, hospitality and foodservice sectors
• Account Management and Customer Service skills
• Experience in lead generation and sales
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented

Location

Our office is located in Papworth Everard, a 20 minute drive from Cambridge.

Our Pay Rates

Why Choose us?

• Basic salary plus commission OTE £50K+
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• K&D Staff Account giving access to our produce at a reduced cost
• Staff benefits program with discounts on online shopping sites and groceries

Apply now to become a valued member of our dedicated sales team.

Please note that due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 10 days.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in the food service/hospitality industry?
• Do you have experience in similar sales or business development roles or as a chef or catering manager?
• Are you able to commute to our office in CB23 three times per week?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge CB23 3GY