Estimator
About the job
- Two to five years of related estimating experience.
- Proficiency in AutoQuotes and the ability to read construction drawings are strongly preferred.
- Basic math and analytical skills.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- A customer-first, professional, and collaborative approach.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience in foodservice equipment, commercial kitchen design, or a related industry is preferred.
- Analyze drawings, scope, and specifications to prepare accurate and timely project proposals.
- Use AutoQuotes to estimate and price equipment and materials.
- Enter and maintain project data in internal systems and databases.
- Establish and maintain relationships with manufacturer representatives, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Follow up with customers throughout the bidding process.
- Identify and resolve pricing discrepancies to ensure proposals align with project scope.
- Prepare project budgets and submit them to clients on time.
- Track bid status and update documentation to reflect current project progress.
- Proficiency in AutoQuotes and the ability to read construction drawings.
- Prior experience in foodservice equipment, commercial kitchen design, or a related industry.
About the company
Culinary Depot designs, furnishes, and installs commercial kitchens. It acts as a full-service partner from concept to completion, tailoring kitchen solutions to each customer’s needs and providing dependable service to help foodservice operations succeed. The product is a complete kitchen project package that includes planning, equipment selection, layout, installation, and ongoing support. How it works: Culinary Depot collaborates with clients to understand goals, designs a tailored kitchen plan, sources and installs equipment, and delivers ongoing maintenance and service. How it differs from competitors: It emphasizes long-term relationships, industry expertise, and a people-centered approach—focusing on customer care, collaboration, and employee growth as parts of its business model. Its goal: to empower customers’ success in foodservice by delivering customized, end-to-end kitchen solutions and reliable service that supports operations from start to finish.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spring Valley, Texas
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pennsylvania’s Yardley office opened August 2025, expanding reach into a new market.
- Florida added three locations in 2025, proving active growth momentum.
- FE&S ranked Culinary Depot No. 14 among foodservice suppliers in July 2026.
What critics are saying
- Private-label opacity leaves job seekers exposed to thin margins and family-controlled decision-making.
- Culinary Depot lost a 2019 dispute over $1.6 million, signaling financing vulnerability.
- Competition from WebstaurantStore and Restaurant Depot compresses prices and talent retention.
What makes Culinary Depot unique
- Spring Valley supercenter shows huge display inventory and warehouse-backed local fulfillment.
- Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania locations create regional coverage.
- Personalized consultations and project planning anchor its foodservice equipment sales model.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- 401(k) Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan