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How much do contract foodservice design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract foodservice design in the United States is $26.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food service designer?

A food service designer is a professional who plans and designs commercial foodservice spaces, such as restaurants, cafeterias, and catering facilities. They focus on layout, equipment selection, workflow efficiency, and safety standards, often using CAD software and collaborating with clients and contractors.

What are some high paying design jobs?

In contract foodservice design, high-paying roles typically include senior or lead designers, project managers, and design directors, especially those with extensive experience and specialized skills in kitchen equipment, layout optimization, and CAD software. These positions often require certifications and a strong portfolio, with salaries reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise involved.

What is the difference between Contract Foodservice Design vs Foodservice Equipment Planner?

AspectContract Foodservice DesignFoodservice Equipment Planner
CredentialsDesign certifications, culinary or architectural backgroundDesign certifications, technical knowledge of equipment
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, consulting companies, project sitesManufacturers, consulting firms, project planning
Industry UsageUsed in large-scale foodservice projects, hospitality, healthcareFocuses on equipment specifications, procurement, layout

Contract Foodservice Design involves creating comprehensive foodservice layouts and plans, often including architectural and operational considerations. Foodservice Equipment Planners specialize in selecting and specifying equipment, ensuring it fits the design and operational needs. While both roles collaborate closely, Contract Foodservice Designers focus on overall design, whereas Foodservice Equipment Planners concentrate on equipment details and procurement.

What is the highest paying food service job?

In foodservice, executive chef or culinary director roles tend to be the highest paying positions, often earning six-figure salaries. These roles require extensive experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of kitchen operations and management. Higher salaries are typically associated with large establishments, hotel chains, or corporate foodservice companies.

How to get into food design?

Contract foodservice design involves planning and creating efficient foodservice environments, often requiring knowledge of architecture, kitchen operations, and food safety standards. Gaining relevant education such as a degree in hospitality, culinary arts, or interior design, along with experience in foodservice operations, can help prepare for this role. Proficiency with design software and understanding industry regulations are also valuable.
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Infographic showing various Contract Foodservice Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,445 per year, or $26.2 per hour.
Director of Foodservice Sales

Director of Foodservice Sales

Post Consumer Brands

Lakeville, MN • On-site, Remote

$113K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Post Consumer Brands rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 383 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.


Location Description

As a member of our field sales team, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to travel while building strong relationships with our retail partners. With customers across North America and team members in nearly every U.S. state, you’ll help bring our iconic brands to life. Working at Post Consumer Brands means opportunities for growth and making a big impact in the grocery and pet food categories––all while living our values and having fun along the way!


Responsibilities

Big company opportunity. Small company attitude.

At Post Consumer Brands, we’re building the future of Foodservice. As we shift from a “maintain” business to a growthdriven one, this newly elevated role offers a rare opportunity to shape strategy, build capability, and lead transformation across our Foodservice channel.

About the Role

The Director of Foodservice Sales is the senior sales leader for our Foodservice business. You will lead a seasoned sales organization; defining how we win in the market, today and for the future. This role plays a critical part in shaping the Annual Operating Plan and longterm Foodservice strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a national Foodservice sales team of five with a strong culture of accountability and results.
  • Translate strategic priorities into clear goals, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes.
  • Build and implement a scalable selling process, including pipeline management and CRM adoption.
  • Define and optimize gotomarket strategy, including broker models and coverage design.
  • Act as the voice of the customer, partnering crossfunctionally to shape products, trade, and promotions.
  • Drive growth across key Foodservice segments including K12, CStore, Military, Healthcare, and more.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or other related field required.
  • 10+ years of progressive Foodservice sales experience, including 5+ in people leadership roles.
  • Proven success leading teams through change and building highperforming sales organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of Foodservice distributors, brokers, and account structures.
  • Background in C-Store, GPO/Contract Management, K-12, Distributor Headquarters Management, and/or Military channels.
  • Strong analytical and datadriven mindset with experience using modern sales tools.
  • A peoplefirst leader with high emotional intelligence and a bias for action.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Build something meaningful. Foodservice is a top growth priority, with increased investment and momentum.
  • Lead with influence. This is the head sales role for Foodservice. Your ideas will shape strategy and execution.
  • Grow your career. Gain exposure to gotomarket strategy, integration work, and senior leadership.
  • Best of both worlds. Big brands, strong resources, and the freedom to make your mark.

Location & Travel

This role is ideally based in Lakeville, MN, Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL, close to major Foodservice hubs. Travel is expected to be 25%, but could fluctuate up to 50%, depending on conference scheduling, staffing, and customer needs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by transformation, motivated by growth, and ready to leave a lasting impact on a business at a pivotal moment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of Foodservice at Post Consumer Brands!

The pay range for this position is $113,987 - $177,820 per year.Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or other related field required.
  • 10+ years of progressive Foodservice sales experience, including 5+ in people leadership roles.
  • Proven success leading teams through change and building highperforming sales organizations.
  • Deep knowledge of Foodservice distributors, brokers, and account structures.
  • Background in C-Store, GPO/Contract Management, K-12, Distributor Headquarters Management, and/or Military channels.
  • Strong analytical and datadriven mindset with experience using modern sales tools.
  • A peoplefirst leader with high emotional intelligence and a bias for action.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Build something meaningful. Foodservice is a top growth priority, with increased investment and momentum.
  • Lead with influence. This is the head sales role for Foodservice. Your ideas will shape strategy and execution.
  • Grow your career. Gain exposure to gotomarket strategy, integration work, and senior leadership.
  • Best of both worlds. Big brands, strong resources, and the freedom to make your mark.

Location & Travel

This role is ideally based in Lakeville, MN, Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL, close to major Foodservice hubs. Travel is expected to be 25%, but could fluctuate up to 50%, depending on conference scheduling, staffing, and customer needs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by transformation, motivated by growth, and ready to leave a lasting impact on a business at a pivotal moment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of Foodservice at Post Consumer Brands!

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