Position Overview

The Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for supporting management and employees with all stages of an employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, career development, employee recognition, offboarding). This includes matters related to employee relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, and employment law compliance. Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment and attention to detail is a must.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Maintains and updates current personnel files
• Prepares and conducts new employee onboarding, personnel changes and termination paperwork
• Perform benefits administration
• Advise managers and employees on the interpretation of company policies
• Administer and monitor the performance evaluation program
• Processes and maintains all leave of absence documentation, time off requests and notifications
• Maintains human resource information system/records and complies reports from the system
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for applicable Labor Law
• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-3 years of Human Resources experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or any related field
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now (preferred)
• Knowledgeable of Employment and Labor Laws
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with varied projects, deadlines and priorities
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational, project management, communications skills and strong interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and employees; ability to present information and make recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Office
• Ability to work occasional overtime

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision

Position Overview

Nutrition & Labeling Compliance Coordinator will assist the Research and Development Team with handling tasks related to AFCFC’s product nutrition and ingredient disclosures to ensure compliance with regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and any other applicable governmental agency, both domestically, in Canada, and Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions (95%)

• Generate nutrition information and maintain/update database of recipes and nutritional facts.
• Assist franchisees and customers with inquiries regarding ingredients, nutrition, serving sizes and allergens.
• Maintain and update files of product specification sheets for domestic, Canadian, and Australian locations.
• Update nutritional fact chart—hard copy for sushi bars; digital copy for company website.
• Administer accuracy of ingredients listed on product labels for existing and new items (Ingredients, UPC, Net Weight, Price, Allergens).
• Ensure color menus, menu boards and item tags at all locations are up-to-date and follow state and federal regulations.
• Act as a consultant to ensure that vendors comply with governmental regulations in properly labeling the ingredients they supply to AFCFC and AFCI. This includes commercial package markings for USA, Canada and Australia as required by government authorities on imports and exports.
• Documentation management for AFC Domestic, Canadian, and Australian locations. Work closely with vendors to collect legal documentation including spec sheets, HACCP and third-party audits for new ingredients, and coordinate with Legal Department to ensure all documentation meets governmental regulations as well as AFC regulations.
• Stay current on updates and changes to regulations on product labeling and disclosure in USA, Canada and Australia.
• Maintain and update ingredient master list and ingredient online order for current and new products.
• Oversee recipes and ingredients for existing and new items including sushi and hot foods.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain food cost calculations for items for USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Work with IT and Franchisee Services to ensure master ingredient list and online ordering system are up-to-date.

Other Job Functions (5%)

• Additional special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2 years of experience in the prepared foods industry
• Knowledge of Nutritional facts, allergens, and ingredients
• Computer Skills

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision benefits, basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision.

Position Overview

Assistant Regional Manager will assist with business operations of franchised and corporate sushi bars. Some may include multiple concepts including hot food.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with opening new location
• Visit, inspect and evaluate sushi bars to determine whether operation meets AFC standards
• Recruit for prospective franchisees
• Conduct market research
• Operate sushi bar until managed by franchisee
• Assist the Regional Manager in all aspects of the AFC business
• Conduct schedules for chefs and/or Field Supervisors
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 4 – 6 years experience managing/supervising staff
• Must have previous experience in restaurant management and multi-line, preferably in sushi industry
• Experience in prepared packaged foods a plus
• Must be able to travel out of state for extended periods of time
• Must be a team player
• Must have good communication, oral, and written skills

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision

Position Overview

This position will execute tasks and functions related to AFCFC’s product nutrition and ingredient disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and any other applicable governmental agency, both domestically and in Canada and Australia. This role will also work with the Labeling System Team and oversee the Nutrition and Labeling Compliance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Primary Job Functions (95%)

• Manage and update database of recipes and nutrition information for sushi & hot food items.
• Maintain sushi & hot food nutrition facts chart—hard copy for hot food accounts; digital copy for company.
• Ensure hot food color menus, menu boards and item tags at all locations are up-to-date and follow state and federal regulations.
• Oversee Nutrition Labeling & Compliance Assistant in maintaining and updating files of product specification sheets for domestic, Canadian, and Australian locations.
• Administer accuracy of ingredients listed on product labels for existing and new items (Ingredients, UPC, Net Weight, Price, Allergens).
• Act as a consultant to ensure that vendors comply with governmental regulations in properly labeling the ingredients they supply to AFCFC and AFCI. This includes commercial package markings for USA, Canada and Australia as required by government authorities on imports and exports.
• Keep current and be proactive with updates and changes to regulations on product labeling and disclosure in USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Prepare food cost calculations for new sushi & hot food items for USA, Canada, and Australia.
• Direct Nutrition Labeling & Compliance Assistant in obtaining new ingredient documentation and receiving approval from Legal Department.
• Work with Franchisee Services to ensure master ingredient list and online ordering system are up-to-date.

Other Job Functions (5%)

• Additional special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• A Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or a related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the prepared foods industry
• Knowledge of Nutritional facts, allergens, and ingredients, and FDA regulations
• Computer Skills

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits, basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision

Position Overview

Corporate Chef, Product Development will work primarily at the company headquarters to train prospective franchisees to take over an AFC sushi bar. Incumbent will also assist the Executive Chef in developing new products, with a focus on current and/or popular consumer trends.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Primary Job Functions (70%)

• Train prospective Franchisees on the following subject matter:

– Sushi bar operation

– Quality Control

– Food safety

– Customer service

– Product demonstration/sampling

Secondary Job Functions (25%)

• Research current and/or popular trends in Japanese and other Asian cuisines.

• Suggest item recipes that meet the above trends.

Other Job Functions (5%)

• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 3 years of culinary experience with background in Sushi and Japanese cuisine preferred

• Strong English communications skills

• Good inter-personal communications skills

• Ability to motivate others

• Serve-Safe certified

Employee Offered Benefits:

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the officers of the company, the Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for the sales and marketing team and strategy to develop existing clients and enter new markets. This role will be responsible for creating and communicating clear objectives for the sales and marketing division and team members while working with the company’s executives to develop actionable business plans and goals. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional to bring his/her unique set of skills and relationships to a dynamic and growing company.

The ideal candidate has a strong background and demonstrated experience in sales and business development in a B2B and/or professional services setting, mainly working with senior level decision makers in the supermarket and food service industries. He/she will have the ability to build relationships and develop networks, along with highly developed account management skills. AFCFC is seeking a confident, resourceful and self-initiating team-player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and drive projects forward while also working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. He/she will be expected to manage clients independently, make important decisions about sales approach and network development while also leveraging the strengths of the AFCFC team to deliver the high-quality service and product that defines AFCFC’s reputation. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for the overall management of all strategic and operational marketing and customer relationship activities.
• Planning and coordinating the implementation of business plans and the penetration of new markets.
• Develop creative outreach strategies to attract and retain clients.
• Develop financial growth targets; clearly communicate vision and hold team accountable for hitting goals.
• Complete development plans for each direct report and evaluate performance.
• Able to effectively communicate AFCFC’s core capabilities, services and differentiators.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support and close new business deals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, 10+ years of professional work experience in sales, business development, or marketing.
• Exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to build and grow connections with people of all types and backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to keep multiple projects and client engagements active at once.
• Effective people management skills with the ability to empower, coach, and lead high performing teams.
• Ability to make decisions, such as prioritizing relationships to develop, negotiating with clients (external and internal), and overcoming obstacles with minimal supervision.
• Interest in working as part of a growing company, with awareness about the opportunities and challenges that come with a highly adaptive environment.
• Dynamic and engaging, with a sense of humor and ability to no take oneself too seriously.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including international and domestic flight, overnight stays, local travel, travel on short notice, and other travel deemed necessary by the company.
• Valid and current driver’s license with a personal vehicle sufficiently reliable to meet the requirements of the job.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits for this position are highly competitive and commensurate with experience. AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision.

Position Overview

Product Development Assistant will assist in developing and field testing new products, with a focus on current and/or popular consumer trends.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Primary Job Functions (70%)

• Research current and/or popular trends in Japanese and other Asian cuisines.
• Suggest item recipes that meet the above trends.
• Travel to AFC’s food service counter locations throughout Southern California to conduct field testing of newly suggested item recipes.
• Make the item on site.
• Offer sample tasting to customers.
• Collect reactions, feedback, and comments of customers.
• Fill out Daily Production Report (DPR).
• Report back to the Department with the results of the field tests.

Secondary Job Functions (30%)

• Temporarily manage and operate AFC corporate management food service counter locations, as needed.
• Travel to food service counter locations in various regions, as needed, to implement new product concepts.
• Travel to Account HQ, as needed, to conduct sample tasting and obtain Account approval for product implementation.
• Conduct sample tasting of new ingredients at AFC HQ.
• Conduct focus groups at AFC HQ to survey participant opinions on new product recipes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Three years of culinary experience (background in Sushi or Asian cuisine preferred)
• Fluency in English language
• Interpersonal communications
• Computer skills (MS Outlook, Excel, Word)

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision.

Position Overview

Logistics Assistant will assist with vital functions of the Company’s supply chain to ensure the efficient and timely sourcing of new ingredients and supplies (new materials) required to implement new and test menu items at the Company’s retail establishment based food service counter locations. The food service counters offer two main product lines—sushi and Asian hot food. Operational materials include, but are not limited to seafood, meat, rice, noodles, containers, and food preparation tools and equipment. Close communications and coordination with AFC Distribution Corp. and various divisional teams of R&D Department are required.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Primary Job Functions (60%): Shipment Coordination and Inventory Control

• Ensure set deadlines are achieved
• Gather confirmed documents (memos, recipes, instructions, etc.) for a particular promotion, announcement, etc.
• Gather electronic copies of confirmed creative designs (posters, banner, color menus, etc.) associated with the above promotion, announcement, etc.
• Inform various individuals on status of shipments
• Assist in resolving shipment issues; i.e. late delivery, returns, incorrect shipments, etc.
• Coordinate with AFC Distribution Corp. to ensure sufficient inventory levels.

Secondary Job Functions (30%): Documentation

• Ensure sufficient documentation is obtained for new items
• Process Invoices

Other Job Functions (10%):

• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration
• 1-2 years of office experience, preferably at a product distribution company
• Fluency in the English language
• Extensive computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, and database software)
• Detail-oriented
• Strong inter-personal communications

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision

Position Overview

Regional Manager will oversee regional location including but not limited to Universities, Supermarkets, and Business accounts for our sushi bar operations. This role will support and train our contracted Franchisee’s in business growth for their operations in sales, food safety, and overall product quality. Regional Manager’s position will also assist the operation to adherence to all company standards and procedure, and also build relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Meet sales, profit, quality and customer service goals
• Monitor product quality, sanitation/HACCP protocols and product compliance
• Train, develop, and motivate company Chefs and Contractors
• Visit stores regularly to inspect store operations
• Conduct annual performance appraisals
• Resolve client and customer satisfaction related issues
• Interface with existing clients to maintain satisfaction and retention
• Coordinate with AFC and clients for staffing and adhering to new store FDA regulations
• Travel 60% within your region
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Serv-Safe Certificate or County Food Managers Card
• Food Managers Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Management experience
• Sushi experience preferable
• Strong organizational, written, and communication skills

Employee Offered Benefits

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision health benefits; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision