Position Overview

The Sushi Production Chef (Level 3) for the Central Kitchen will report to the Production Manager of the Central Kitchen. This position will be responsible for production, preparing and making sushi packages from our Central Kitchen location.

Qualifications

• Education— High school diploma/GED preferred
• Experience—
  • • 5 years or more of Sushi Chef experience with operational experience at the store level.
    • Knowledge of sushi making and safe handling of food.
    • Served Safe certified required.
    • Working in a fast-paced environment.
    • Great communicator in a multicultural environment, and quick learner.

• Skills/abilities— fluency in English; expert in sushi making, expert cutting skills, expert sushi ingredient preparation, and roll preparation; time management; ability to stand for a long period of time; advanced record keeping; inventory management; production planning; basic computer knowledge.

Primary Job Functions (90%)

• Preparation of all vegetables, sauces, and frozen ingredients.
• Cutting, slicing, and filleting different types of fish per AFC’s standards.
• Preparing various types of products according to AFC’s guidelines and recipes on quality, portion size, presentation, labeling and food safety.
• Production of up to 80 sushi packages per hour.
• Ensure that all AFC’s recipes are maintained at the highest level of quality and consistency.
• Ensure that all products are prepared in high quality and timely fashion.
• Food Safety: Comply with all AFC Food Safety requirements and regulations.
• Production planning; Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Inventory management; Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures.

Travel (5%)

• Assist in deliveries of product to our delivery locations from our Central Kitchen.

Other Job Functions (5%)

• Additional tasks as assigned.

Position Overview

The Sushi Production Chef (Level 1) for the Central Kitchen will report to the Production Manager of the Central Kitchen. This position will be responsible for production, preparing and making sushi packages from our Central Kitchen location.

Qualifications

• Education— High school diploma/GED preferred
• Experience—
  • • 1 to 3 years Sushi Chef experience.
    • Basic knowledge of sushi making and safe handling of food.
    • Served Safe certified required.
    • Working in a fast-paced environment.
    • Great communicator in a multicultural environment, and quick learner.

• Skills/abilities— fluency in English; knowledge of sushi making, basic cutting skills, basic sushi ingredient preparation, and roll preparation; time management; ability to work standing for long periods of time.

Primary Job Functions (90%)

• Preparation of produce and seafood ingredients as needed for daily operations.
• Preparing finished sushi products according to AFC’s guidelines and recipes on quality, portion size, presentation, labeling and food safety.
• Production of 30 minimum sushi packages per hour.
• Ensure that all AFC’s recipes are maintained at the highest level of quality and consistency.
• Ensure that all products are prepared in high quality and timely fashion.
• Ensure that all preparation work is completed fully for personnel on the next shift.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure that ingredients and supplies are stocked for daily operations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment by performing daily cleaning routines.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with the team.
• Fully support and assist the Central Kitchen team as instructed by the Production Manager.

Travel (5%)

• Assist in deliveries of product to our delivery locations from our Central Kitchen.

Other Job Functions (5%)

Additional tasks as assigned.

Position Overview

The Food Service Account Sales Manager will be responsible for securing and developing business through pro-active direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, professional Networking, appointment calls and tours of the AFC Operations primarily in College/University, Workplace, Healthcare and Prestige Venue Business Segments. This position will also develop strategic action plans for existing accounts to drive measurable, incremental sales revenue. The Food Service Sales Manager will also identify areas of opportunity in field execution/performance and recommend actions to optimize company sales and revenue. Additionally, they will work closely with individual field / office teams to execute company strategies and standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for Acquiring New Accounts and new locations within existing accounts.
• Manage all aspects of the new customer sales process (identify, pursue, price, profitability and close)
• Work closely with General Manager of Sales and Marketing as needed on existing and new accounts.
• Utilize a consultative selling approach to build effective proposals, converting features to benefits based on customer needs, company offerings and capabilities, consumer insights and the customer’s decision criteria.
• Implement all sales action plans related to market areas as outlined in the marketing plan. Execute New Product Development plan. Close voids. Execute price changes.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities to increase Company Revenue.
• Wire vertically and horizontally with key decision makers within all accounts.
• Provide quick, timely and actionable responses to the customer when issues arise and develop professional long-term customer business relationships.
• Execute and support all operational aspects of company business. Work closely and collaboratively with all cross functional teams.
• Attending all department meetings and functions, as necessary.
• Closely following up on all business leads within a 24-hour response timeline to clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field
• Must have minimum 5 years of experience of Business-to-Business sales in the Food Service business segments with emphasis in College/University, Workplace, Healthcare and Prestige venues.
• Must have minimum 5 years of experience of Business-to-Business sales with National Food Service Contract Feeders such as Foodbuy/Compass, Sodexo and Aramark.
• Proven success in closing new business in a similar role and environment.
• Ability to penetrate new accounts, get to decision maker and close.
• Solid internal and external customer service ability.
• Be comfortable working in a Multi-cultural organization.
• Exemplary professional presentation skills are required.
• Possess strong attention to detail, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent sales negotiations skill.
• Thorough understanding of company’s products and/or services, and those of immediate competitors in the surrounding market.
• Up to 50% travel required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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

Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation (AFCFC) is looking for a Project Manager under the IT Department. This position will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of company projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, submitting project deliverables, preparing status reports, and establishing effective project communication plans as well as the proper execution of said plans.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide oversight and leadership in defining, requirements gathering, managing communications with internal customer, vendors, and the end-users. Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to execute of projects
• Provide end-to-end project management support and engagement with regards to new technologies, solutions and systems. Manages project delivery. Execute project planning, implementation and closure for IT projects assigned
• Provide documented project plans with timelines, milestones, delivery requirements and analysis for the overall scope of projects to the customer leadership team.
• Coordinates, prepares, and submits project management reports and artifacts in accordance with delivery requirements.
• Work with client leadership teams (as applicable) to define and document the tasks for the resources assigned to client projects. Provide project management processes and procedures to augment or complement existing process/procedures from the IT projects.
• Track, coordinate, and complete assigned tasks as per the project plan and make regular updates to the plan. Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Track progress for all project deliverables in adherence to project management principles and guidelines.
• Coordinate the effort to create technical documentation as needed and defined IT leadership
• Help coordinate resolution of technical issues with project vendors.
• Learn AFC technical and business environment to effectively manage projects assigned to IT.
• Develop project scopes & objectives by involving internal teams and stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility.
• Create and maintain portfolio management dashboards and provide routine status updates
• Create and maintain internal facing project documentation.
• Perform risk management and report/escalate issues to management as needed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of experience in Business or Technology projects preferred
• Solid understanding of Agile Project Management is required
• Experience managing ERP, CRM, and eCommerce platforms in a Microsoft ecosystem preferred
• Experience implementing and using Smartsheet is highly preferred
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of IT Infrastructure operational policies, processes and methodologies applicable to project management.
• Speaks with expertise and depth as related to IT infrastructure project management methods
• Demonstrated experience with Project Management Scheduling tools and reporting
• Candidates with ITIL AND project management certification/credentials will be given preference.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship building experience.

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.

COVID-19 considerations:
Company follows and adheres to CDC guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

JOB OVERVIEW

This position aims to support the Permits & Licensing Manager, performing various administrative duties, including typing letters, preparing reports, ensuring the quality of all documents, and maintaining files. Particular focus is likened to Accounts Payable, specifically ensuring that the company pays its invoices within a given timeframe.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Handling office tasks, such as generating reports and presentations.
  • Organize and maintain files and databases confidentially.
  • General clerical duties including photocopying, fax, scanning, data entry, and mailing
  • Generating Letters and documents
  • Interacting with governmental regulatory authorities in a professional manner
  • Completes payments and controls charges by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
  • Charges or credits expenses to correct accounts by analyzing invoices/reports.
  • Ensuring invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
  • Detailed and organized recordkeeping
  • Provides administrative support to other team members to ensure efficient operation of the office.
  • Other non-essential job duties as assigned
  • Support Permits and Licensing Manager/Supervisors with new projects and follow up on departmental activities.
  • Follow up with company policies & procedures.
  • Build and maintains good customer relationships within company teams and franchisees.
  • Cultivate a collaborative work environment with other departments and disciplines.
  • All other tasks and duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• • Understanding of department objectives.
  • Possess a depth of knowledge and proven experience in creating, implementing, and supporting company processes and procedures.
  • Time management, organizational skills, and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are essential.
  • Must have self-confidence, deal with complex situations, solve problems, and make decisions.
  • Able to convey complex ideas and instructions in simple, understandable language.
  • Must be able to provide feedback to staff, coach, and motivate others.
  • Comfortable with math and calculations.

REQUIREMENTS

• • High School diploma or equivalent. BA/BS degree in business administration preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Experience working in a franchised system or knowledge in retail food service is a plus.
  • Active listener.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.

METRICS

• • On time payment of permit renewals.
  • Quality of recordkeeping.
  • Successful resolution in billing disputes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• • Sitting, hand use, keyboard, mouse. Continuously.
  • Neck flexion. Frequently.
  • Walking, standing. Occasionally.
  • Climbing and lifting to 10-25 lbs. Seldom.

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

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

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

Temporary Sushi 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

Food Safety Auditor will oversee and routinely conduct inspections of franchise locations to ensure safety and sanitation procedures and regulations are maintained and compliant to SSOP, store requirements, and the state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Oversee food safety and sanitation procedures for retail food service establishments
• Conduct routine inspections of franchise locations to determine compliance with SSOP, store requirements, and state and local laws
• Educate operators during routine visits on food safety, internal policies, and operational procedures
• Conduct investigations on reported matters of product quality, food service operation compliance and related categories
• Lead Food Safety Training/Discussion sessions with operators and partners
• Establish, develop, and maintain alliances with regulatory and industry partners

Qualifications & Skills

• BA/BS Degree in Biology, Food Science, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or related field
• A minimum of two years of food safety experience
• Knowledge in food safety (Retail Food Code) is required
• REHS/RS or CP-FS credential is a plus
• Experience in retail food service is a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain an excellent Motor Vehicle Record
• Overnight travel per month—extensive
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to manage time efficiently and execute projects diligently
• Fluent in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to converse calmly and effectively during crisis situations

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.