Position Overview:

The Payroll Specialist will timely process bi-weekly payrolls for multiple entities. With multi-state operations, the position will also ensure proper application and processing of payroll deductions, adjustments, garnishments, state/local taxes, and other related payroll tasks while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. As necessary, the role will also assist with audits by providing supporting documentation, reports, and records. For all employee payroll/timekeeping inquiries, the position will assist with troubleshooting and overall handling to provide good customer service to employees. Strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and open team player approach are vital to successfully perform the key duties and responsibilities for the position.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Assist with the timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for over 400 employees located throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Creating validations or self-audit reports to ensure accurate and consistent data are uploaded for payroll processing.
• Assist with the handling of payroll related projects including year-end preparations, documentation, employee tax issue and annual audits; preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes and deductions.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, adjustments, and other deductions.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors, adjustments, final pay, etc.
• Processes and manages inquiries and requests related to preparation and distribution of payroll.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Address and resolve employee complaints relating to the payroll, timekeeping, etc. in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports to relevant departments about payroll, company budget, and expense as requested
• Work with company database programs to process payroll and verify information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Payroll Supervisor & HR Manager.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate degree, preferably Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience required.
• Multi-state and Canada payroll experience are a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, and/or other related software.
• Knowledge of creating ADP WFN reports is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Accurate and meticulous in data entry.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

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

The Office/Facilities Manager who will oversee maintenance in our locations. Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of building upkeep, repair operations, and administrative duties. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, visitors, management, and staff. Knowledge of administrative tasks such as project scheduling, requesting bids, and reviewing contracts are also essential.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing and managing 1 maintenance and 2 administrative personnel
• Facilities maintenance related duties such as building security and monitoring, building maintenance of HVAC, minor plumbing, etc.
• Responsible for overseeing company’s Illness and Injury Prevention Program
• Daily interaction and correspondence with employees and high-level executive team
• Communicate with management about any work that requires outside vendor assistance
• Schedule work and coordinate payments with outside contractors/vendors
• Work order duties (change lightbulbs, moving office equipment, etc.)
• Analyze work order data and identify trends to improve efficiency
• Assist with the moving of equipment, desks, workstations, etc. as needed
• Contribute to the development of a maintenance budget and ensure compliance
• Responsible for managing projects and coordinating construction
• Participate in company Safety Committee meeting
• Monitor all emergency systems to ensure functionality including exits, proximity badge functions, fire alarm systems and alarm systems
• Conduct outer perimeter checks including parking lots, inner sweeps & closing procedures
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, health and safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned by Department Head

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 plus years of facilities management
• Must have excellent communication abilities (verbal and written)
• professional management of one’s own time and attendance
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Comfortable with multiple computer programs such as Outlook, MS Office
• The ability to lift over 55 pounds
• Ability to effectively work individually or in a team environment
• Competency in performing multiple functional tasks
• Willingness to cross-train for other job functions

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

The Nutrition & Labeling Compliance Assistant is an entry-level position that supports R&D innovation in two main ways: (1) expediting new ingredient and supplier approval and (2) generating nutrition, allergen, and ingredient statements for recipes. This position will work with the Procurement Team to review and approve new ingredients and suppliers, which allows AFC to innovate and improve the quality of our sushi and hot food products. Additionally, the position will maintain the ingredient and recipe database and generate accurate nutrition information for use in menus and product labels. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is eager to learn new concepts and can work both independently and collaboratively. Training on required software and applicable regulations will be provided as necessary. This position is a great opportunity for someone who desires to begin a career in the exciting and fast-paced food service industry.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Primary Job Functions (50%)—Ingredient Review, Approval, and Maintenance

• Obtain and review ingredient specifications and related documents from suppliers for approval
• Act as liaison between purchasing, legal, distribution teams and the ingredient suppliers throughout the entire ingredient approval process
• Develop and review new ingredient labels; revise current ingredient labels as necessary due to changes in formula or regulations

Secondary Job Functions (40%)—Nutrition & Label Compliance

• Maintain ingredient and recipe database for sushi, hot foods, new concepts; for US, Canada, and Australia
• Generate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen profiles for recipes using Genesis software
• Maintain nutrition chart and menus annually

• Assist Marketing and Regional Managers with ingredient, nutrition, and recipe-related questions

• Assist telephone and email inquiries regarding the nutrition, ingredient, and quality of our products

• Research and keep abreast of upcoming state and local regulations affecting our business i.e. plastic, warnings, disclosures

Other Job Functions (10%)

• Assist with food cost calculation
• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Education— 4-year degree in science, food science, nutrition, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook
• Working knowledge of nutrition facts panel, labeling regulations, allergens, and ingredient composition
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships across internal teams and with external clients

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• High attention to detail and ability to problem-solve independently

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

The General Manager of Compliance provides overall guidance and oversight for the development, implementation, and ongoing administration and monitoring of AFC’s franchising practices which promote an effective compliance program by collaborating with other departments. Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Franchising

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the relationship with multiple franchise partners and internal stakeholders (e.g. Marketing, Legal & Compliance, R&D, Distribution). Facilitate and assist with quality communications between all Franchise support departments and the Franchise Operator. Provides general business and operational guidance while leading through influence.

• Licensor Document/Customer & Vendor Agreements

Ensure franchise agreement renewals, fee/payment collection, and keeping franchise agreements up to date with current legislation. Ensure that franchisee understands and deploys/practices company systems and processes.

• Regulatory, Policy, Litigation

Works with outside counsel to review and evaluate compliance issues/concerns within the organization and provides legal support for all regulatory, policy, litigation, licensing, and legislative matters at the Federal, State, County and Local level.

• Licensing/Permits

Ensure compliance with all licensing and permitting requirements.

• Risk Mitigation

Ensure that franchisees maintain insurance that adequately protects both the franchisor and franchisee from claims that present the most significant impact to their respective businesses.

• Other

Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent preferred)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in related field (10 years of experience preferred)
• General franchise knowledge and experience
• Franchise Management experience preferred
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint – Proficient to Intermediate level (Advanced level preferred)
• Effective and proven management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and remotely
• Ability to lead, influence, and develop people as well as achieve results through others

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

Hot Food Field Supervisor will directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Be an inspiration and motivate daily excellence
• Supervise and coordinate all culinary activities
• Oversee guest services and resolve issues
• Ensure a high quality of ingredients and food preparation
• Building sales and executing promotional programs
• Analyze sales trend and labor control
• Recruit and interview potential prospective Franchisee
• Interview, hire and train all field employees
• Oversee the daily operation of food service staff
• Monitor quality of products and services produced
• Adjust daily schedules for shift personnel to ensure optimal efficiency
• Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies
• Maintain health standards for raw and finished products
• Must be able to travel 95%+ of the time

Qualifications & Skills

• ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification required
• Previous experience in food service or other related fields (3+ years of Multi-Unit Management experience preferred)
• Knowledge of common food safety practices
• Strong leadership qualities
• Must be dependable, reliable and motivated
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Shift flexibility (must be able to work closing shifts, holidays, and evenings as needed)
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds

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

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