Summer 2025 Category Management Intern

Chefs' Warehouse - Ridgefield, CT

Full-time - Intern

Ridgefield, CT

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world's finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants. The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs. We are seeking a driven, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. This position will run from the last week of May 2025 to the second week of August 2025. This is a full-time internship, working Monday - Friday 9-5 with three days in office and two from home.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic company information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
• Perform administrative duties, take memos, maintain files, maintain calendars, and organize documents as needed
• Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations
• Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files
• Run general industry related errands
• Manage databases and input information, data, and records
• Research and gather documentation on company position in the industry
• Set up, break down, organize, and maintain conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting rooms, update company calendars
• Attend company functions and networking events
• Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college in Junior or Senior year (At least 18 years of age)
• Your degree should be business related (ie., Business Admin., Mgmt., etc.)
• Availability to work a hybrid schedule 40 hours/week throughout summer break
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

Benefits

• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan