The Ferri Group Adds Culinary Sales Associate

Manufacturers’ rep firm The Ferri Group has hired Michael Kalajian as its culinary sales associate.

Kalajian brings more than 40 years of foodservice experience to the role. He spent 20 years as a chef in upscale restaurants in New York City before transitioning into foodservice equipment sales. His career includes time spent at Robot Coupe, US Foods, Restaurant Depot and BFA Foodservice.

In his new role, Kalajian will demonstrate equipment for operators and dealers while helping dealer partners better understand The Ferri Group’s manufacturers, equipment capabilities and applications so they can identify the right solutions for their customers.

“Michael’s background as a chef and his years on the equipment sales side give him a rare ability to speak the language of both operators and dealers,” says Joe Louis Ferri, principal of The Ferri Group, in an August release. “As automation and robotics continue to play a larger role in foodservice, that real-world culinary experience is especially valuable. Michael understands the challenges operators are trying to solve and can help connect them with solutions that reduce labor demands, improve consistency and create greater efficiency in the kitchen.”

The Ferri Group (formerly Pecinka Ferri) serves MAFSI Region 3.