*Applicants for this role MUST live in one of the following states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, or Kentucky.

About the Team

We live for the day when ACE is the employer, franchisor and brand of choice. We strive to create genuine and lasting relationships where everyone connects, contributes and thrives. We are looking for bright, kind and goal-oriented people to join our team and help us achieve our vision.

About the Role

The Regional Manager is responsible for leadership, management, top-line sales growth and achievement of operational excellence for assigned franchisees. Ensures ACE franchisees comply with food safety requirements, ACE standards and retailer requirements, while delivering excellent service.

You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will...

• 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 and proper sampling procedures for an assigned region.
• Conduct store visits with the purpose of ensuring contract compliance including but not limited to purchasing raw materials from the Company and optimizing the display case.
• Ensure ACE products are visually appealing and that sampling is done to promote sales.
• Develop strong working relationships with our retail partners to ensure that ACE remains the brand of choice.
• Ensure government regulations and licensing requirements are met, i.e. – business licenses, food handler certificates and health permits, to ensure sales continue.
• Investigate and resolve any non-compliance issues.
• Conduct research on competitor's development and retail price trends.
• Provide training to new and existing chefs on current products and procedures as needed.
• Support new store openings

We're excited about you because you...

• Establish high standards of performance for yourself and others.
• Lead “best in class” behaviors with a focus on operational excellence, customer service, food safety and quality assurance.
• Manage time and multiple priorities effectively, with strong attention to detail.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the team.

And you have…

• A Bachelor’s Degree in culinary, hospitality or a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading and managing direct reports
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing multi-unit operations in restaurant, quick service or retail food environment
• Proven ability to direct, coach and train others
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety/HACCP principals
• Sushi chef, Asian food concept experience preferred
• ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel 80 to 90% of the time within geographic region

You’ll love working here because we...

· Are a successful, fast-growing company with a start-up work vibe.

· Offer competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits.

· Are forward-thinking, redefining our business for the next generation.

· Are passionate about our employees, our franchisees, their employees and consumers—we live and breathe the Customer Experience.

· Have a leadership team that wants to do the right thing and is open to new ideas.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road