Manager, Franchise Support - Kiosk Division
About The Position
FujiSan Franchising Corp is one of the leading providers of on-site, hand crafted sushi and other Asian inspired products to grocery stores, warehouse clubs, universities, corporate dining and amusement parks. Join FujiSan in spreading our belief that sushi-making is a true art that should be enjoyed with all senses. We are passionate about perfecting our craft and are experts in making sushi and Asian inspired dishes. The Franchise Support Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, top-line sales growth and achievement of operational excellence in his/her region for the Fujisan Sushi Operation. Additionally, the Franchise Support Manager is responsible for the relationship with the assigned franchisees and local retailer management. The Fujisan Sushi Operation offers freshly made sushi and other restaurant quality products throughout major retail supermarkets and club stores.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum of 2 years of multi-unit restaurant management, especially Asian and western hot food experience (European, American, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Culinary Degree preferred
- Sushi chef experience strongly preferred.
- Franchise operations experience strongly preferred.
- Relevant certifications preferred (e.g. Serv-Safe).
- Knowledge of hazard analysis and critical control points (HAACP).
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to grow top-line sales through focusing on same store sales increases, increasing the sale of raw materials (through contract compliance efforts), training and coaching franchisees on proper product mix and product display, proper sampling procedures and other actions similar actions for an assigned region.
- Conduct and document store visits via audits with the purpose of ensuring contract compliance including but not limited to purchasing raw materials from the Company, unit producing sufficient SKUs daily, ensuring products are visually appealing and that sampling is done to promote sales.
- Develops strong working relationships with our retail partners to ensure that our Company remains the preferred vendor.
- Ensure government regulations and licensing requirements are met, i.e. – business licenses, food handler certificates and health permits, to ensure sales continue.
- Investigate non-compliance issues.
- Conduct research on competitor’s development and retail price trends.
- Provide training to new sushi chefs on current products and procedures as needed.
- Provide training to existing sushi chefs on new products and procedures as needed.
- Perform at high energy and effectiveness when working out in the field.
- Assist the Regional Development Manager with new store openings and identifying future site/locations.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
