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

Field Supervisor is responsible with managing AFCFC Corporate management food service counters and collaborating with the respective Assistant Regional Manager and Regional Manager. The position includes supervising, coordinating, and analyzing the operation of the assigned food service counter to function efficiently. These will include but not limited to the following:  Sushi, Sizzling Wok, Steam Table, Noodle Bars and Hot Bowl operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Food Service Counter Coordination (50%)

• Manage operation task and hours
• Build sales and execute promotions/program
• Supervise opening/closing
• Manage inventory
• Handle customer’s complaints and feedback
• Communicate with store management daily
• Handle troubleshooting equipment problems
• Analyze sales trend and labor control
• Find potential prospective franchisee

Employee Oversight (30%)

• Coordinate employee schedule and hours
• Coordinate employee tasks
• Interview, hire, train and supervise employees
• Evaluate employees’ efficiency and productivity

Administrative Functions (20%)

• Submit assignments (schedules, pays, etc.) for employees
• Submit weekly data reports and business reports within company policy
• Send/receive data reports from the store

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: 4-year degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in the food service industry as a chef
• Language: Fluent in English and computer skills
• Travel: Business travel up to 80%+ of the time
• Served Safe certified preferred
• Must have excellent customer service skills/self motivated

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

Temporary Chefs’ assignments are in various AFCFC sushi bars around the nation. Responsibilities include operating sushi bar and/or hot foods service counters under AFC corporate management (AFC Mgmt.) until assignment ends. Training will be provided during a 2-week orientation at AFC Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Open sushi bar and/or hot food service counter i.e. Sizzling Wok, Steam Table or Hot Bowl
• Make sushi items and/or hot foods
• Post applicable promotional displays (posters, banners, etc.)
• Promote food product by demonstration/sampling
• Close sushi bar and/or hot food service counter
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience as a sushi chef
• Knowledge of sushi making and safe handling of food
• Served Safe certified preferred
• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Must take initiative and be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented

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

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee food safety and sanitation procedures for retail food service organization.
• Conduct routine inspections of franchise locations to determine compliance with SSOP, store requirements, and State and local laws.
• Educate chefs during routine visits on food safety and internal policies and procedures.
• Follow-up on conduct complaint investigations.
• Lead Food Safety Training/Discussion sessions with operators.

Qualifications & Skills

• BA/BS Degree in Biology, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Microbiology or related field.
• Knowledge in food safety (FDA Retail Food Code) is required. Experience in retail food service a plus.
• Fluent in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle and be able to work independently.
• Overnight travel per month—extensive
• REHS/RS or CP-FS credential is a plus
• Must have excellent oral and written communication.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and organization 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