Position Overview

Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corporation (AFCFC) is looking for a Corporate Franchise Trainer who will train and coach new AFC sushi bar franchise owners. This position will be working with a dynamic team as part of the Compliance Division. Candidate must be highly driven, enjoys working with people, and has the right qualities to train a multicultural audience –even in difficult circumstances.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare, coordinate, and conduct presential and online AFC Franchise Orientation and Food Safety Training for new Franchisees daily.
• Create, revise, and edit training materials, PowerPoint presentations, or visual aids to support classroom training.
• Prepare and apply tests to ensure the trainees’ knowledge and identify areas of opportunity in the training program.
• Ensure all brand training and content is in full compliance with company standards.
• Help move toward progress by synthesizing company objectives and connecting it with trainees.
• Accountable for individual and team duties.
• Available to work occasionally on Saturdays.
• Able to travel domestically (Approximately 25%).

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to lead, build and develop successful franchisees.
• Prior experience in a role that conducted formal training/teaching of group or class.
• Confident and adaptable to deal with complex situations and problem solve accordingly
• Great communicator in a multicultural environment, quick learner, and meticulous executor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Multilingual is a plus.

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

A Sales Account Manager will be responsible with developing and fostering business through pro-active direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls and tours of the AFC Operations. This position will also develop strategic action plans for clients/accounts to drive measurable, incremental sales revenue.

The Sales Account Manager will also identify areas of opportunity in performance and recommend tools and sales training to optimize performance of sales team. Additionally, work with individual field / office teams to identify skill development areas and properly deploy sales and marketing resources.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for Acquiring New Accounts and drive our sushi sales within our account.
• Clear understanding of the retail business strategies then set goals and to determine action plans to meet those goals.
• Update action plans and financial objectives quarterly.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities and increase sales.
• Implement all sales action plans related to market areas as outlined in the marketing plan.
• Conduct daily sales calls and arrange site inspection to achieve new business for AFC.
• Able to provide quick and timely responses, immediate communication to the accounts when situations arise, and develop professional long term business relationships.
• Provide the highest quality of service to the customer / products at all times.
• Participate in sales calls with members of sales team to acquire new business and/or close on business.
• Execute and support the operational aspects of business.
• Able to support services and relationship strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Work closely with Account Managers to ensure proposed rate negotiations meet the financial needs of AFCFC.
• Accompany sales team on sales calls to potential clients to assist in development of the account and to access the effectiveness and sales skills of the sales person.
• Assess additional training needs based on data gathered and interaction with sales team from property visits.
• Attending all department and hotel meetings as necessary.
• Targeting key accounts potential for the company.
• Develop relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for sales opportunities.
• Acquiring and developing new business accounts and preparing sales proposals for clients.
• Closely following up on all business leads within a 24 hour response time line to clients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field
• 2 to 4 years of experience in the sales and marketing or related profession
• Proven success in a similar role and environment
• Excellent customer service both internally and externally
• Excellent presentation skills with professional and hospitable demeanor and attitude
• Strong attention to detail skill

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.