PURPOSE

This position aims to coordinate all interdepartmental communications, client, and health department offices for successful store openings.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and update the Opening Schedule to prioritize store openings according to the opening dates.
• Attend scheduled meetings with the client (supermarkets), AFC Marketing, Operations, and R&D to share store openings and inspection application status updates.
• Schedule meetings with governmental entities to follow up with inspection requirements and scheduling dates confirmation.
• Process applications and arrange payments for new permits.
• Review blueprints provided by the clients to assure all requirements are listed and ready to submit for approval to governmental entities.
• Prepare and update store opening reports and identify potential risks or delays in the process.
• Communicate risks and delays to AFC teams for a proper plan of action for delayed store openings.
• Process business licenses and tax forms for food service counters.
• Follow up with company policies & procedures.
• Build and maintains good customer relationships within company teams, health department inspections, organizations, and franchisees.
• Cultivate a collaborative work environment with other departments and disciplines.
• Keep accurate records and reporting.
• Support the permit and licensing for new store openings and ensure all required licenses and permits to operate are in place to open new store or remodels.
• All other tasks and duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess a depth of knowledge and proven experience in creating, implementing, and supporting company processes and procedures.
• Understanding of department objectives.
• Time management, organizational skills, and working with multiple projects in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• Must have self-confidence and deal with complex situations, problem solves, and make decisions.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent. BA/BS degree in business administration preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Experience working in a franchised system or knowledge in retail foodservice is a plus.
• Must be a team player.
• Active listener.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

METRICS

• Successful Store openings and achieving timelines.
• Inter-departmental synergy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, hand use, keyboard, mouse. Continuous.
• Neck flexion. Frequent.
• Walking, standing, reaching for files. Occasional.
• Climbing and lifting to 10-25lbs. Seldom

Employee Offered Benefits:

AFCFC’s benefit package includes group medical, dental, and vision; basic life and AD&D, flexible PTO, paid holiday, and 401k retirement plan with company match provision.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,240.00 - $66,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90503: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• retail food service: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location