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Position: Commercial Kitchen Designer/FoodService Consultant   
Type of Employment: Full time
Experience level: 7 years +

Location: East Bay Area/Northern CA

VISIONBUILDERS DESIGN, EAST BAY AREA/NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Job Description:

Dynamic Food Service & Interior Design Company based in Charlotte, NC, specializing in hospitality design, seeks a motivated & enthusiastic Commercial Kitchen Designer/Foodservice Consultant for a mid-level position in our East Bay Area/Northern CA Office. Our hospitality design scope is diverse and includes universities, hospitals, restaurant chains, sporting facilities, and airport installations nationwide. The best candidate for this position will have experience with and demonstrated interest in projects of this type. This individual must be energetic and ready for a challenging career with a fast growing company.

Responsibilities:

·       Represents the firm well with clients and consultants

·       Initiates, develops and coordinates food service design concepts appropriate to the project

·       Defines roles and responsibilities for the food service team

·       Manages all food service communication: in-house team including Design Principal, owner, consultants

·       Exhibits flexibility and creativity in overcoming food service design obstacles and problem solving

·       Holds responsibility for quality & technical accuracy of all project work

·       Travels to project sites and client meetings

Qualifications / Job Requirements:

·       Excellent knowledge of all the major aspects of the foodservice design & kitchen equipment industry through the          construction drawing process. 

·       OSPOD/HCAI experience is necessary.

·       Knowledge of DSA guidelines for Higher Education projects

·       KCL & Autoquotes experience is necessary.

·       Knowledge of Autodesk Revit that allows for efficient and effective management and staffing of project(s). ** Experience with Revit is critical – candidates should not apply without Revit experience **

·       Experience should include written 11400 specifications, equipment cost estimating and general knowledge of related codes.

·       Relevant prior professional experience

·       Strong design, management, delivery skills and demanding of themselves

Compensation / Benefits:

·       Salaried position; level and type of compensation commensurate with experience

·       Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave

·       Professional development support

·       Medical insurance

·       401K Plan

POSITION REPORTS TO: Partner/Department Head

Please submit resumes to [email protected]     

At Rippe Associates, we’re looking for an Associate Principal in our Education Market Segment to join our nationally renowned foodservice design consulting firm. With 40+ years of experience designing innovative kitchens, coffee shops, and serving areas, we collaborate with architects, owners, and operators to bring bold ideas to life. As part of our team, you’ll help craft functional, operator-focused spaces that shape the future of foodservice.

The Associate Principal first learns our business by working with Principals on projects. The initial learning includes facility and equipment assessments, equipment selection and specifications, project fee proposals, contracts and billing review, coordinating client meetings to present and discuss project documents. The Associate Principal begins to manage and eventually lead projects independently and become more involved in sales and marketing activities, along with development into leadership responsibilities within Rippe. Leadership can include management of up to 3+ individuals within the market studio and participation in Steering Committee and Strategic Planning for the company. The Education Studio works on projects in Higher Education, K-12, Corrections, and a variety of other markets.

Other important qualifications are:

• Knowledge about foodservice operations and equipment
• Experience in communicating with C-Suite level employees
• Presentation skills both virtual and face to face
• 4-year degree in related field
• 10 years’ experience in related fields
• Interest in design
• Attentive to detail
• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving, and resourcefulness
• Proficient in MS products Power point, Xcel, and Word
• Ability to learn new technology programs (Bluebeam and Revit)
• People Management Experience is a plus

Food Service Design Associate Principal Salary starting Range: $85,000 - $105,000, based on experience. Rippe is a hybrid environment currently at 20% in office and 80% remote work. The current hybrid includes commitment to be in the office the first Monday of each month for Staff & Segment Team Meetings, and Tuesdays the remainder of the month. Onboarding will also require heavy in person training, shadowing & mentoring for the first 3-6+ months.

This position will include travel for client meetings, conferences and trade shows, and educational events around the country, as client or business dictates.

What Rippe Offers to Employees:

At Rippe, we not only design Kitchens That Work™; we build Careers for a Lifetime!

We offer:

Training & Career Development through onboarding and career path programs, mentoring, MasterClass subscription, and both internal training and external paid training.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) to support wellbeing and to balance a fulfilling work and personal life.
• Holidays Off – 7 paid holidays.
• Financial Security through competitive compensation, profit sharing and retirement plans.< • Planning for Your Future through 401K program with employer match. • Health Care, Dental & Vision plan options to focus on peace of mind coverage, along with employer paid Nice Healthcare Services for on demand and home visits. • Additional Benefit Offerings of Employer paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Benefits for you. • Optional Voluntary Benefits available through payroll deduction for Whole & Term Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Individual Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Cancer Assist Insurance, and Critical Illness options. • The Stability of a Company who is at the top of the food service design industry; who is well respected in the industry for high quality standards and top ten in consulting firms with equipment specification; and whose focus of designing from the operator’s perspective produces successful food service in a variety of market segments for 40 years. • Dog Friendly Workplace

When asked, ‘What sets Rippe apart?’ – Our teams replied:
• Longevity and experience of all employees and principals
• Attention to Detail / Precise and Detailed Drawings
• We are not just a company; we are a team
• We are passionate about learning and bringing all our industry knowledge to every project• We care about our clients, our co-workers, and our community• We design kitchens based on what we have learned from working in them
• And many more…

To find out more about Rippe Associates, the Project we design for, and our team, visit www.rippeassociates.com.

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