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Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

Williamsburg, VA

$170/hr

Food Demo Contractor Consultant Affinity Group is in search of a Food Demo Contractor Consultant at Restaurant Depot. The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those ...

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Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$170/hr

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

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La Vista, NE · On-site

$150/hr

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Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

La Vista, NE · On-site

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

Buffalo, NY · On-site

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

Birmingham, AL · On-site

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

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Food Demo Contractor

Cheektowaga, NY · On-site

$170/hr

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Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$150/hr

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

Affinity Group

Food Demo Contractor

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$150/hr

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

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Food Demo Contractor

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products ...

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Food Demo

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning ...

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Food Demo

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives. Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for food demo in the United States is $22.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFood DemoFood Sales Associate
CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required
Work EnvironmentEvent spaces, retail stores, trade showsRetail stores, supermarkets
Job FocusDemonstrating products, engaging customersAssisting customers, selling products
Employer IndustryFood brands, retail chainsGrocery stores, supermarkets

Food Demo roles focus on demonstrating food products to customers in various settings, emphasizing product knowledge and engagement. Food Sales Associates primarily assist customers in retail environments, focusing on sales and customer service. While both roles involve food products, Food Demos are event-based and promotional, whereas Food Sales Associates work in retail sales environments.

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Food Demo representatives often encounter challenges such as engaging hesitant shoppers, managing high-traffic periods, and adhering to strict food safety protocols. To address these, it's important to develop strong communication skills to attract and inform customers, stay organized during busy times, and maintain a clean demonstration area at all times. Familiarity with food handling regulations and effective time management can also help ensure a smooth and successful demo experience.

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Food demo jobs involve presenting and offering food samples to customers in retail settings like grocery stores or supermarkets. Demonstrators showcase products, explain their features or benefits, and encourage customers to try and potentially purchase the items. These roles often require strong communication and customer service skills, as well as basic food handling and preparation knowledge. It's a popular position for those looking to interact with the public and promote new or featured food products.
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Food Demo Contractor

Food Demo Contractor

Affinity Group

Williamsburg, VA

$170/hr

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Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Food Demo Contractor Consultant

Affinity Group is in search of a Food Demo Contractor Consultant at Restaurant Depot. The Food Demo Contractor will demonstrate and sell products and merchandise those products. To promote sales, the representative is responsible for educating and informing customers about products, pricing information, versatility of the products and where they are in the store. All demos are four hours and require an additional one hour of setup and approximately 30 minutes of breakdown. All demos require demo recap forms to be filled out and submitted on an app. Demos are a flat rate fee of $270. Other duties include merchandising products and coordinating with department managers for product displays. Merchandising is a flat rate of $170 and is for 4 hours. Food Demo Contractors are required to have smart phones where they can utilize our merchandising and demo reporting app. All food demos and merchandising will take place in Restaurant Depot. Applicant must hold or be willing to attain a valid ServSafe certificate.

Applicant MUST have a car.

This Demo Contractor will be responsible for the following Restaurant Depot Locations: Restaurant Depot Richmond

7951 Brook Rd.

Richmond, VA 23227

Restaurant Depot Virginia Beach

5112 Virginia Beach Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

This Demo Contractor will perform 2 demos per month and 4 merchandising days per month.

(Note: the amount of demos and merchandising days are subject to change)

Responsibilities:

  • Greet customers enthusiastically
  • Provides excellent customer service by answering product-related questions and helping customers locate items representing
  • Set up and organize table for demonstration
  • Prepare vendor products using Demonstration POS to enhance product display
  • Serve samples and demonstrate products and explaining its attributes and features
  • Maintain friendly, positive, well-groomed appearance
  • Maintain professional, clean, healthy and safe work environment
  • Provides daily accurate and timely reporting of time worked and sales results
  • Responsible for cleaning up workstation area
  • Loads, unloads and moves products that are sometimes heavy or bulky
  • Responsible for checking on other merchandise in the store to be sure there are shelf tags, it is packed out and monitoring expiration dates.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to work for extended periods of time in a standing position
  • Requires excellent communication skills, neat appearance, and good grooming
  • Prior food service experience a plus
  • Eighteen (18) years of age or older
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Must own a computer and have internet access
  • Must have a smart phone with the ability to take and send pictures
  • Basic computer skills, a must
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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