WORLD CLASS FOOD SERVICE DESIGN FIRM
SEEKS
EXPERIENCED DESIGNER

Hopkins Foodservice Specialists, Inc. a nationally-known foodservice design firm with global experience nestled in Cabin John, Maryland, seeks an experienced designer to join our accomplished team of professionals.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Identify design criteria
• Interview end users
• Document operational program
• Coordinate with A/E project managers
• Prepare feasibility studies (Capable but not a typical task)
• Prepare blocking and adjacency diagrams
• Equipment layout for kitchens, serveries
• Equipment selection and specification
• Utility rough-in plans and loads
• Custom fabrication details and specifications
• Standard details
• Review submittals
• Perform site inspections
• Assist engineers with design of utility distribution systems, kitchen ventilation systems; and
• Assist architects with design intent sketches of millwork.

Skills and Talents

• The ability to manage a workload that can include as many as 30 projects (in various stages of design) at a time.
• Ability to demonstrate on-time delivery.
• Ability to schedule, train and manage support staff in a collaborative manner using established procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy.
• Ability to integrate quality control and process improvement procedures into daily responsibilities; and
• Ability to work in a congenial, collaborative manner.

Requirements:

• At least five (5) years experience in food service design and project management
• Ten (10) years design experience overall.
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD
• BIM experience helpful, Revit or Bentley BIM.
• BS in either architecture or engineering.
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written
• Good character, trustworthy, prompt, reliable.
• US citizenship required; and
• Project owner references.

Applicants should be familiar with the following software programs in addition to AutoCAD:

• Excel
• Word
• Autoquotes
• Microstation
• 3D modeling skills a plus; and
• FCSI and CFSP members preferred.

Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: Commensurate with experience. 55-90K

Financial Benefits: Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave. Medical and 401(k) also available.

Other benefits include: Notable projects with the most elite architects worldwide. A very pleasant work environment in a company-owned building designed and built for HOPKINS with operable windows, skylights, 20 foot ceiling, free parking. Within four blocks you will find: commercial eateries, an organic store/market, post office, dry cleaners, salon, an elite gym and the Potomac River with 100+ mile towpath for walking, hiking, biking and jogging.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it