Regional Manager – Asian Cuisine

• Strategize and supervise franchise operations within the designated region, focusing on Asian cuisine programs

• Recruit, train, onboard, supervise, and evaluate managers and supervisors

• Oversee managers' schedules and workflows and provide coaching, feedback, development, and guidance

• Enforce company policies during disciplinary actions and termination procedures

• Collaborate with local retailers, merchandisers, and retail leadership to improve program performance

• Implement and oversee Brand and Regulatory Compliance Audit Checklists

• Formulate and manage regional merchandising strategies to drive customer engagement and sales growth

• Monitor inventory, optimize stock levels, and minimize turnover and shrinkage

• Interpret audits and coach franchisees on compliance

• Recruit franchise partners and assist with store recruitment, new store openings, and franchise transfers

• Manage regional Asian cuisine franchise operations and continuously improve performance

• Set and enforce program metrics, guidelines, and standards

• Evaluate and refine procedures and develop policies to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction

• Oversee regional budgets and cost of sales

• Communicate directives, policies, and procedures through regional staff meetings

• Generate comprehensive monthly reports

• Address stakeholder inquiries and provide solutions

• Visit regional stores to monitor adherence to company standards

• Monitor regional Asian cuisine sales and identify growth opportunities

• Develop relationships with regional merchandisers, managers, franchisees, and retail stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration; preferred
• At least 8 years of experience in operations management, ideally within the food and beverage industry or franchise management at a regional level
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and merchandising Asian cuisine, preferably in a regional franchise context
• Maintain Serv Safe Manager Certification
• Expertise in Asian cuisine operations, food preparation and presentation, and regional Asian cuisine lines including sushi, dumplings, and pan-Asian dishes
• Proficiency in merchandising, product display strategies, customer behavior and regional market trends
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and Asian cuisine product lines
• Operational problem-solving skills
• Strong administrative, interpersonal, mentorship, strategic thinking, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to travel frequently within the region
• Ability to operate in confined spaces (kiosk)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Asian cuisine operations and franchise management, with a strong focus on compliance, merchandising strategies, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, develop policies, and drive sales growth within the food and beverage industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Operations Management
• Asian Cuisine Expertise
• Merchandising Strategies
• Serv Safe Manager Certification
• Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Food Safety Regulations
• Inventory Management
• Project Management
• Customer Behavior Analysis
• Product Display Strategies

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Mentorship
• Communication Skills
• Operational Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Serv Safe Manager Certification

Industry Keywords

• Franchise Management
• Asian Cuisine
• Food and Beverage Industry
• Regional Market Trends
• Customer Engagement