Accommodation/Food Services Jobs List

* Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent industry experience. * Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry. * Excellent communication skills with various levels of staff and departments. * Strong leadership, motivation, and supervision skills. * Prior experience with planning budgets, schedules, and work plans.

Japanese

Full-time Employee

Northen California

■Summary: Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager, regularly directly supervise between 5 to 10 employees, including sales employees, and sales administration employees, and spends more than fifty (50%) percent of their work time performing exempt related job duties using independent judgment and discretion and has the authority to recommend hiring, discipline and terminate of employees effectively. ■Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager, regularly directly supervises 5 to 10 employees, including sales employees and sales administration employees, and spends more than fifty (50%) percent of their work time performing exempt related job duties using independent judgment and discretion. * Participating in the hiring process. * Effectively recommending to the Sales and Marketing Manager the hiring, discipline, and termination of employees. * Understand and manage the sales KGI and KPI to meet the company sales goals and drive revenue growth based on the company business plan. * Oversees the sales function for HQ, Domestics, export, and special sales. * Oversees the sales admin operations, managing purchase and product inventory, collecting receivables, communication, client management, and sales analysis and reporting. * Report to the manager on the current sales/market and department situation. * Contribute to product development for new product lines and existing product modification/improvement. * Forecast sales plans and achieve the goals. * Check and allocate inventories. * Forecast and supervise department budget and expenses. * Ability to oversee special functions, such as marketing events, shows, demonstrations, and network events. * (Domestic sales assistant manager): Request the imported products to the purchaser for your divisions. * Communicate with the manager to improve employee behavior and motivation and initiate staff development objectives. * Provide motivation, support, and guidance to all subordinate sales representatives and sales administration employees. * Experiment with a variety of acquisition channels such as event management, website, social media, and advertising. * Additional duties as assigned.

* Previous sales experience with competitors in the Asian food distribution or import/export industry (e.g., Japanese food trading companies, wholesalers, or similar).

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Full-time Employee

Southern California

Key Responsibilities * Manage and develop relationships with existing customers, including supermarkets, restaurants, wholesalers, and foodservice providers. * Promote product lines (Japanese and Asian food products) to expand sales opportunities. * Conduct regular client visits to understand customer needs and propose suitable products and solutions. * Achieve monthly and annual sales targets by identifying new business opportunities and expanding customer accounts. * Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to provide insights to management. * Coordinate with internal departments (logistics, purchasing, accounting, and warehouse) to ensure timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction. * Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and presentations for management. * Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and issues in a timely and professional manner.

* College graduate or equivalent work experience required. * 10+ years, successful administrative experience required. * Strong leadership and management skills. * Demonstrated success managing a diverse work population. * Strong attention to detail. * Dependable work ethic. * Positive attitude. * Excellent team skills. * Excellent analytical skills.

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Full-time Employee

Washington

* Responsible for the smooth operation of the day-to-day business and administrative functions of the branch, including but not limited to:. * Lead and manage employees in efficient and effective administrative activities. * Monitor work performance, including AR, AP, Credit Memo, etc., to assure optimum efficiency and accuracy, performing such tasks when necessary. * Perform HR related tasks, including hiring, termination, performance management, payroll, leaves, workers comp, union matters, etc.. * Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and handle internal and external audit. * Ensure clean, safe work environment, handling janitorial, repair, supply and maintenance related issues as needed. * Coordinate Safety Committee, assuring optimum safety standards are maintained and investigations completed in accordance with Company policies and procedures. * Take immediate action in coordination with senior management to resolve any problems that could impact productivity, safety and harmony of a smooth operation. * Other duties as necessary to support on-going operational needs.

■Qualifications ・Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field ・Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Category Analyst or in a similar role ■Experience & Skills ・Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, and to prepare clear and concise presentations, reports, and recommendations ・Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work in fast-paced or high-pressure environments, manage time and multiple tasks efficiently, and adapt to shifting priorities while staying focused on key objectives ・Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, including advanced formulas, Power Query, and macros; eager to learn new tools and software ・Solid analytical background with a proven ability to convey complex information to senior leadership in a clear and constructive manner, while working cross-functionally with field sales, broker partners, and retail stakeholders ・At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM/ERP systems ・Strong working knowledge of syndicated data sources such as CIRCANA (IRI) and Nielsen ・Excellent mathematical, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail ・Strong team player with the motivation to work effectively both cross-functionally and independently as needed

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Full-time Employee

South Carolina

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for a range of duties related to analytics, reporting, market insights and industry trends. As well as interfacing between sales, marketing, business development, shoppers’ insights, business analytics and market research in developing and managing strategic solutions to drive profitability and category growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Create, maintain, and analyze the Company’s sales data, including its customer and market data. * Develop all documentation related to category management and sales activities. * Determine sales potential based on new and existing sales data. * Gathering and analyzing data to prepare detailed reports. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of data, reports and dashboard including the use of visualization tools. * Presenting weekly/monthly sales reports to the Senior Management. * Suggesting ways to improve marketing and sales campaigns. * Forecasting new industry and sales trends. * Reviewing the company’s past and current sales performance. * Referring to internal and external data sources for report preparation. * Presenting detailed insights, recommendations, and feedback on company sales. * Analyzing the company’s internal sales data and maintenance. * Conducting thorough research on current market trends. * Evaluating and developing pricing proposals. * Manage the quality of the database, internal and external data and deliverables. * Develop and maintain mapping, and program specifications for standard reports, listings, and visualizations. * Maintain database checklists and trackers to ensure conformance of high-quality deliverables with the study data validation and reporting package. * Establish and implement standards and comply with requirements among project team members and across all studies. * Participate in the development of and ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and guidelines. * Optimizing sales activities. * Comparing day-to-day sales productivity. * Professional appearance and demeanor, with the ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. * Ability to be reliable, flexible, and maintain confidential information. * Maintain high ethical standards in the workplace. * Comply with all company policies and procedures. * Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment. * Seek continuous improvement, more efficient and less expensive ways and means in work processes. * Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional air and car travel may be required; may require traveling outside of the U.S.

* Proven experience as a Plant Manager or 5+ years as an Assistant Plant Manager. * Strong knowledge of vegetable processing and food safety regulations. * Working knowledge of facility machines and equipment. * Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong Analytical skills. * May need to work off-hours in case of emergencies. * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. * Effective leadership and management abilities. * Communication Proficiency. * Ability to adapt to changing circumstances (such as production demands or unexpected issues). * Foster a positive and productive work environment. * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. * Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for various tasks including document creation, data entry, and presentations. * Perform data analysis and generate reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. * Time management and organizational skills.

Japanese, Chinese

Full-time Employee

Southern California

■Summary/Objective The plant manager position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities. ■Responsibility: * Oversee and manage all aspects of production, including planning, scheduling, and optimizing production processes to meet quality and quantity targets. * Ensure that production runs efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining product quality and safety standards. * Implement production improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste. * Ensure the facilities are cleaned and up to corporate and FDA Standards. ■Essential Functions: The following duties are not exhaustive but illustrate the general duties required of the position. Management may require personnel to perform duties other than those contained in this document. * Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving. * Coordinate plant activities by planning with departmental managers to ensure the achievement of manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. * Manage productions yields and report on it during meetings. * Manage the Assistant Plant Manager for repair and maintenance needs. * Analyze, create and review yield reports and report in manager meetings. * Ask Assistant Plant Manager to maintain existing plant facilities and equipment, replacing or making adjustments as necessary. * Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards with assistant plant manager. * Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses. * Host and Participate in meeting and trainings. * Create meeting minutes for Team leader meetings. * Ensure employees are available for safety training. * Routinely ensure workers are wearing Personal Protective Equipment. * Assume responsibility for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping. * Provide leadership and training to achieve company goals and objectives. * Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors. * Interview and assess new candidates for positions in the factory plant. * Managing factory plant employee relations, addressing concerns, and facilitating communication between employees and management. * Conduct performance evaluations and implement staff development programs.

* Proven experience as a R&M Manager or similar leadership role. * Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, including commercial plumbing, electrical systems, refrigeration, and motor-driven systems. * Working knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment. * Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. * Ability to multitask, prioritize, and respond quickly to maintenance needs. * Flexibility to work off-hours in case of emergencies.

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Full-time Employee

Southern California

* Job Summary. The Repair & Maintenance (R&M Manager) is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of buildings, machinery, and mechanical systems to ensure optimal operational effectiveness. This role involves supervising the maintenance team, coordinating repairs, managing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong leadership and project management skills, and respond quickly to maintenance issues. * Key Responsibilities. Department Leadership & Management. * Oversee the overall operations of the maintenance department. * Direct and manage all maintenance personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and task delegation. * Monitor and control maintenance expenses, ensuring budget adherence. * Foster strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing as needed. * Participate in weekly meetings to update senior management on ongoing and upcoming projects. Facility Maintenance & Repair. * Conduct regular inspections to identify and address maintenance issues. * Ensure timely repairs and maintenance of buildings, machinery, and equipment. * Work closely with production supervisors and technicians to resolve technical problems. * Oversee tool availability and ensure proper equipment inventory management. * Supervise quality standards for work performed by outside contractors. * Ensure a safe working environment in compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations. * Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to minimize downtime. Project & Preventive Maintenance Management. * Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance and repair projects efficiently. * Implement and oversee a preventive maintenance program. * Track and document maintenance schedules, inspections, and work orders. * Review deficiencies identified during corrective maintenance and ensure proper resolution. * Assist in new facility development, including negotiations with city officials when necessary. Technical Expertise & Hands-On Support. * Provide hands-on support for equipment repairs when necessary. * Manage purchase orders (POs) for maintenance supplies, ensuring cost efficiency and timely procurement. * Ensure invoices are reviewed, approved, and verified promptly before being passed to Accounts Payable (AP) for processing. * Ensure team members are trained and equipped with the necessary skills to perform their duties effectively.

■Qualifications & Skills: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. * Five or more years of high-volume sales experience in the food industry. * Experience in business development and account management. * Strong management, organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage clients effectively,. * Proven experience in outside sales, demonstrating a track record of meeting or exceeding targets. * Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decisions. * Strong interest in Japanese food.

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Full-time Employee

New Jersey

■Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to: * Drive business development through proactive sales strategies and relationship building. * Meet or exceed the assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products to more complex accounts in assigned territory in compliance with the company’s pricing policies. * Handle customer complaints promptly and effectively, and report potential claims. * Keep management informed of local competition and market conditions by analyzing market trends to identify growth opportunities. * Provide leadership and mentorship to new sales representatives fostering a collaborative team environment. * Manage accounts effectively by providing ongoing support and maintaining client relationships. * Demonstrate and coach the Sales Representative I staff on how to provide product knowledge to current and potential clients. * Coach the Sales Representative I on how to create a customer needs analysis. * Ability to travel 50% or more as an Outside Sales Rep III. * Additional duties as assigned.

■Qualifications & Skills: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. * Five or more years of high-volume sales experience in the food industry. * Experience in business development and account management. * Strong management, organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage clients effectively,. * Proven experience in outside sales, demonstrating a track record of meeting or exceeding targets. * Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decisions.

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Full-time Employee

Northen California

■Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to: * Drive business development through proactive sales strategies and relationship building. * Meet or exceed the assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products to more complex accounts in assigned territory in compliance with the company’s pricing policies. * Handle customer complaints promptly and effectively, and report potential claims. * Keep management informed of local competition and market conditions by analyzing market trends to identify growth opportunities. * Provide leadership and mentorship to new sales representatives fostering a collaborative team environment. * Manage accounts effectively by providing ongoing support and maintaining client relationships. * Demonstrate and coach the Sales Representative I staff on how to provide product knowledge to current and potential clients. * Coach the Sales Representative I on how to create a customer needs analysis. * Ability to travel 50% or more. * Additional duties as assigned.

■Skills and Qualifications * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent teamwork, development, and leadership skills. * Strong customer service and communication abilities.

Japanese, Chinese

Full-time Employee

Southern California

■Position Summary The Sales Coordinator is an essential member of the sales team, providing administrative, organizational, and communication support to help the department achieve its targets. This role contributes directly to customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate order processing, coordinating sales activities across departments, and delivering a high standard of customer service. ■Primary Responsibilities * Handle orders by phone, email, or mail; verify prices, discounts, and product numbers; resolve customer queries. * Respond promptly and accurately to incoming emails. * Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining accuracy and timely order processing. * Enter orders into the company’s system and align with customers’ delivery requirements. * Serve as the primary customer service contact for account or product inquiries. * Coordinate with manufacturing and logistics teams to confirm delivery dates and quantities. * Contact customers, schedule appointments, and relay information to sales staff. * Make follow-up calls to confirm orders and delivery details. * Maintain sales records for management reporting. * Prepare reports on: * Sales by individual representatives. * Sales by product line. * Sales by individual customers. * Collaborate with the Sales team to assess progress and contribute to sales strategy. * Generate prospect lists and follow up per standard procedures. * Coordinate with other departments to resolve issues promptly. * Perform other duties as assigned.

■Qualifications & Skills: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. * Five or more years of high-volume sales experience in the food industry. * Experience in business development and account management. * Strong management, organizational, team building, coaching and mentoring skills. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage clients effectively,. * Proven experience in outside sales, demonstrating a track record of meeting or exceeding targets. * Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform strategic decisions. * Strong interest in Japanese food.

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Full-time Employee

Northen California

■Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to: * Drive business development through proactive sales strategies and relationship building. * Meet or exceed the assigned annual gross margin budget by promoting and selling products to more complex accounts in assigned territory in compliance with the company’s pricing policies. * Handle customer complaints promptly and effectively, and report potential claims. * Keep management informed of local competition and market conditions by analyzing market trends to identify growth opportunities. * Provide leadership and mentorship to new sales representatives fostering a collaborative team environment. * Manage accounts effectively by providing ongoing support and maintaining client relationships. * Demonstrate and coach the Sales Representative I staff on how to provide product knowledge to current and potential clients. * Coach the Sales Representative I on how to create a customer needs analysis. * Ability to travel 50% or more as an Outside Sales Rep III. * Additional duties as assigned.

* Qualifications * 3–5+ years of management experience in F&B or other industries. * Proven track record of leading teams of 40 or more members. * Strong leadership and communication skills. * Hospitality mindset is required, but F&B experience is not mandatory. * Strong alignment and passion for the company’s mission. * Experience in P&L, inventory, and customer operations. * Ability to balance detailed operations with strategic growth. * For candidates without prior F&B experience, comprehensive training will be provided.

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Full-time Employee

Southern California

* Key Responsibilities * Oversee daily operations across retail, prepared foods, and Robatayaki restaurant. * Manage sales targets, P&L, inventory, and cost control for both FOH and BOH. * Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. * Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation. * Recruit, train, and manage team members (retail, kitchen, FOH). * Build a strong team culture based on Omotenashi and company mission. * Scheduling, payroll, and performance management. * Handle customer feedback and resolve issues. * Educate customers on dashi, katsuobushi, miso, and robatayaki culture. * Drive revenue growth, analyze sales, and collaborate with HQ. * Host tastings, workshops, and chef collaborations. * Work with Robatayaki Chef on menu and seasonal dishes. * Ensure store/restaurant aesthetics align with brand identity. * Support PR and influencer/community initiatives.

* Minimum 2-year of experiences in related field. * Proven experience in a retail produce department or a similar role. * Strong knowledge of various fruits and vegetables, including handling and storage requirements. * Excellent organizational and communication skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle physical tasks like lifting and stocking. * A passion for high-quality food and a desire to provide a great customer experience.

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Full-time Employee

Northen California

* Department Operations: Assist the Produce Manager with all daily tasks, including inventory management, ordering, and receiving produce. * Merchandising: Ensure produce displays are visually appealing, well-stocked, and maintained according to quality and freshness standards. * Quality Control: Regularly inspect produce to guarantee freshness and quality. You'll be responsible for rotating stock and minimizing waste. * Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with their produce selections and answering any questions they may have. * Team Support: Help train and supervise produce department staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. * Cleanliness and Safety: Maintain a clean and safe work area, following all health and safety regulations.

Essential Skills * Must be able to perform each "essential duty and responsibility" satisfactorily. * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general company policies and departmental procedures. * Must be able to read and understand weights and measure to ensure proper amounts of ingredients for processing. * Maintain processing equipment on a daily basis. * Ability to understand production, quality and safety reports. * Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and production staff. * Read and follow instructions accurately to ensure efficiency and quality of finished product. * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of people. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Must be able to stand, walk, us hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, talk and hear, occasionally sit, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must have excellent color vision.

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Washington

Manufacture products responsibly in accordance with production schedules, customer requirements, and work instructions - Operate production machinery, raw material supply systems, and water supply systems appropriately - Check product quality throughout the production process and ensure compliance with quality standards - Manage proper product flow during production - Replace and adjust molds and related components according to production schedules - Ensure drying systems and other control equipment are operating correctly - Maintain daily production records and report issues to production management - Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the department and facility - Provide support to other departments as needed - Perform other duties as required

* Must have a valid driver's license. * Must have U.S. permanent residency or authorization to work in the U.S. * Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, etc.). * Ability to handle approx. 50lb (Assistance available if difficult)

Japanese

Full-time Employee

Washington

* Packing products. * Manufacturing product samples. * Product receiving and inventory management. * Other general warehouse duties.