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Unit Manager

Title: Unit Manager
Type: Direct-Hire
FLSA: Exempt
Location:  NY – New York
Work Style: In-Person 4 days – Fridays work from home
Hours: Monday- Friday
Pay Range: $120,000/Year
Benefit: Medical/ Dental/ Vision
Job Description
  • Operational and leadership oversight
  • Lead daily operations across multiple luxury Japanese restaurants to deliver consistent, culturally aligned guest experiences.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to ensure each restaurant adheres to the brand’s cultural, culinary, and service standards.
  • Provide on-the-ground leadership, rotating across units to audit, train, and coach teams for continuous excellence.
  • Support end-to-end process management from pre-opening logistics (setup, training, etc.) to successful launch and stabilization of the restaurants.
  • Financial & Business Management
  • Manage P&L responsibilities, including revenue, labor, food costs, and operational expenses.
  • Report on business trends, guest feedback, and regional KPIs to inform company-wide strategies.
  • Team Development & Cultural Stewardship
  • Recruit and inspire teams who bring the spirit of omotenashi to life through every guest interaction.
  • Champion and cultivate an environment where discipline meets mindfulness, and every detail reflects a shared pursuit of authentic Japanese hospitality and service excellence.
  • Guest Experience & Brand Integrity
  • Engage with VIPs, dignitaries, and influential guests to deliver personalized, unforgettable dining experiences that embody the prestige and cultural depth of the brand.
  • Proactively enhance guest feedback channels and service recovery processes to reflect trust, care, and authentic Japanese hospitality.
  • Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, labor, health, and liquor laws for that location.
  • Uphold brand standards in cleanliness, service flow, and overall dining experience.
  • Other duties as required

Job Requirements

  • Deep understanding and respect for Japanese or Asian culinary culture and traditions, with the ability to incorporate those cultural elements into daily operations
  • Strong leadership and adaptability to lead diverse teams and deliver high-standard, personalized guest experiences
  • Financial management and operational execution skills in overseeing multi-unit restaurant operations
  • Business-level Japanese proficiency (equivalent to JLPT N1 or N2)
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel within assigned markets as needed
  •  Management experience with Michelin-level or Japanese luxury hospitality brands (Multi-unit management experience is highly desirable.)
  • Deep understanding of Japanese hospitality culture (omotenashi), with professional knowledge or hands-on experience in culinary, beverage, or guest-service operations
  • Proven leadership experience in international or multicultural environmentsTrack record of successfully leading new restaurant openings or brand-launch projects

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Customer Service Associate

Title: Customer Service Associate
Type: Perm
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: CA – Orange County
Work Style: Hybrid 2-3 days at office
Hours: 8AM – 5PM (1 hour lunch)
Pay Range: $21.50 – $25.50/hr.
Benefit: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/401K Employer Contribution – 100% of up to 4%/Paid Holidays and PTO
Job Description 
  • Customer Service for Credit Card and Road Assistant Service Operation
  • Handle inbound and outbound calls, respond to emails, and ensure timely resolution of customer issues
  • Address customer needs promptly, ensuring they leave the call happy and satisfied
  • Other duties as required

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Bilingual in English and Japanese
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

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Operations Agent

 

Title: Operations Agent
Type: Perm
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: CA – South Bay
Work Style: Fully in-office
Hours: 9am-6pm
Pay Range: 21-25/hr.
Benefit: Medical/ Dental/ Vision

Job Description

  • Calculates weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
  • Informs customers of factors such as shipping options, timelines and transfers.
  • Prepares shipping documentation, such as Bills of Lading and Certificates of Origin.
  • Provides shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
  • Arranges customs clearance and delivery for DAP DDP inbound shipment with subcontracted customs house broker/truckers.
  • Prepares and issues sales invoices.
  • Prepares and process a payment requisition for payable invoices.
  • Selects shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs by agreed service indicated on rate quotation.
  • Consolidates loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
  • Monitors or records locations of goods in transit.
  • Reserves necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
  • Negotiates shipping rates and contracts with freight carriers, warehousing, trucking and shipping companies on favorable conditions.
  • Arranges delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
  • Verifies adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
  • Determines efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
  • Recommends or arranges appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.
  • Provides detailed vessel/port/CFS information with arrival notice utilizing carrier’s tracking website and others.
  • Develops constructive and cooperative working relationship with overseas branches/agents etc. by providing competitive quotation and quality support to develop new business opportunities.
  • Other duties as required

Job Requirements

  • General office equipment including phones, fax, copier, personal computer, printer, scanner, etc.
  • Software includes the use of Windows operating system and MS Office.
  • Prior experience in import / export operations
  • Prefer those with air export experience.

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Real Estate / Business Development Manager

Title: Business Development – Real Estate Manager
Type: Perm
Exempt: Exempt
Location: CA – Orange County
Work Style: Hybrid
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm (1h lunch)
Pay Range: $78K-81K/Y
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, PTO
Job Description 
  • The Business Development Manager will develop relationships with real estate partners and brokers to research, compile and administer information to grow the company’s brand.
  • In addition, this position requires the preparation of reports, scheduling of meetings, planning business trips, answering phone calls, managing calendars, communicating and negotiating with related partners in conducting all necessary duties and tasks associated with Real Estate for the company.
  • Strategize key prospective sites with floor plans, occupancy, growth projections and sales strategies
  • Develops and coordinates with the developers and brokers to strategize expansion with the use of meeting materials, including reports, presentations, and agendas.
  • Attend meetings, business trips in order to keep key relationships with the Developers to build business brand
  • Work cross functionally with inter-departments (Construction, Compliance, Mechanics, Accounting, etc.) during the store development process
  • Report and strategize between vendors, executive management and other managing partners to facilitate information flow and drive increased efficiencies
  • Assist in all activities related to real estate/development, change orders, procurement, project updates, and scheduling
  • Other Duties as Required

Job Requirements

  • 4-year college degree preferred but not required; store development or general construction management experience can be applied in lieu of degree.
  • 3-5 years of working in a general construction or store development environment desired, preferably in the retail or hospitality industries.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, professional demeanor, good telephone etiquette, discretion and excellent customer relations skills.

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IT Project Sr. Manager

Title: IT Project Sr. Manager
Type: Full Time
Exempt: Exempt
Location: CA – Orange County
Work Style: Hybrid
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm (1h lunch)
Pay Range: $97,760-$101,920
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, PTO
Job Description
  • Plan, execute, and finalize multiple IT projects according to strict deadlines and within budget
  • Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
  • Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
  • Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
  • Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
  • Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
  • Track project milestones and deliverables
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
  • Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans to address potential project challenges
  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and expectations
  • Conduct post-project evaluations and identify areas for improvement
  • Work with IT director to define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project lifecycle
  • Help upper management identifying possible improvements on project management procedures.
  • Planning budget for multiple IT projects in a short/mid/long term
  • Creating processes and standards for IT project management
  • Assist implementation of IT governance in the company
  • Other duties as directed by upper management time to time

Job Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • More than 5 years of experience in IT project management
  • Proven experience in managing IT projects, including software development and IT infrastructure projects
  • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred
  • Japanese language is preferred

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Purchasing Coordinator (JE) ‐ Purchasing

A Trading Company in San Diego, CA is looking for Purchasing Coordinator (JE) ‐ Purchasing

Title: Business Development Coordinator / Quality Assurance Inspector
Type: Perm
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: San Diego, CA
Work Style: In Office
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM -5:30 PM
Pay: $22-$24/H
Benefit: Health, Dental insurance, 401K, Holidays, Vacation, Paid Sick Leave

Job Description

Summary: The Business Development Coordinator is confident with building new client relationships and maintaining existing ones. They are responsible for the back-end operations of the aircraft industry. This includes collecting quotes for aircraft parts from suppliers and presenting them to customers in Japan.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Direct contact with suppliers.
  • Development in managing accounts.
  • Data entry, Filing, and Sending requests for quotation to suppliers.
  • Locate availability for parts requested by customers.
  • Research part information as required.
  • Ordering parts and tracking orders from suppliers and monitoring all delivery schedules for timely delivery.
  • Work with team members to support and assist in achieving goals to enhance opportunities for growth.
  • Receive and inspect delivered parts from freight services.
  • Input/update parts information to the inventory list.
  • Creating Inspection Reports.
  • Respond to requests for information from customers and internal requests from other departments.
  • Communicate effectively with internally and with suppliers to provide needed information and support to maintain relationships with suppliers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements 

Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED is required
  • Prior related work experience is a plus
  • Must be fluent in Japanese
  • Must have a keen attention to detail.

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Store Manager (JE) ‐ Customer Service

A Manufactory Company in Los Angels, CA is looking for Store Manager (JE) ‐ Customer Service

Title: Store Manager
Type: Direct
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Los Angels, CA
Work Style: Fully In – Person
Hours: Shift Flexibility needed
Pay Range: $24.03 – $25.48/H
Benefit: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance PTO Sick Leave 401k

Job Description

  • Responsible for overall management of the store, staff, merchandising and customer service driving team to achieve sales objectives, maintaining and achieving high operational and merchandising standards and goals, building highly motivated teams and developing associates to the next level.
  • Analyze available sales reports and data to determine the needs of the business and set business tactics.
  • Continuously motivate sales staff to meet assigned sales and productivity goals. Support the development of associates’ sales techniques, ensuring utilization of elevated levels of sales and service to maximize sales.
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise; ensure selling staff is fluent in all aspects of product knowledge.
  • Demonstrate sales leadership for staff by playing an active role on the selling floor.
  • Collaborate with Supervisor to identify marketing opportunities to support sales.
  • Develop events/incentives that will continue to grow customer base, with particular emphasis on building local market relationships.
  • Ensure all associates provide the highest level of customer service.
  • Respond to all client inquiries quickly and effectively assist sales associates with various customer service issues (e.g., product inquiries, complaints, etc.).
  • Manage all special events inclusive of new product introductions, sale events and marketplace or mall events, etc.
  • Empower associates to make decisions in the customer’s best interest that also support the Company’s philosophy.
  • Ensure facility maintenance, presentation and organization.
  • Control store expenses and maintain budgets, continually striving for cost efficiency.
  • Schedule associates to maintain adequate floor coverage while maintaining payroll budgets.
  • Ensure deliveries are properly processed in a timely manner.
  • Monitor the movement of all inventories and ensure that staff adheres to all Shipping/Receiving policies and procedures.
  • Meet inventory accuracy and shrink requirements.
  • Ensure staff is trained in all areas of appropriate register usage.
  • Understand and properly execute all management register functions.
  • Support and promote loss prevention measures and efforts.
  • Build and maintain good communication with members of corporate office, marketplace or mall office and other stores.
  • Exhibit proficiency in computer programs used by the Company, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Implement and maintain all merchandising directives and ensure execution of effective merchandising strategies.
  • Partner with supervisor and logistics staff to ensure appropriate assortment for the store.
  • Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, always organized and reflects the correct visual image.
  • Ensure presentation of all displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction.
  • Identify and communicate product concerns in a timely manner.
  • Communicate inventory needs to support the business goal.
  • Recruit, train, and develop staff ensuring all positions are filled in a timely manner with qualified personnel.
  • Support, implement and provide follow-up for all training activity.
  • Continually evaluate the performance of each associate and provide constant feedback to ensure results.
  • Resolve all human resources issues in a timely and effective manner, coordinating with HR when necessary.
  • Ensure image and grooming standards are professional, reflective of the brand image and adhered to at all times
  • Work a regular shift at each store during the week to monitor store situation and perform as back-up to store associates in their absence.
  • Assist the retail group with employee timesheets and delivery order requests to warehouse.
  • Additionally, assist with the operation of pop-up store events in the Southern California area.

Requirements 

  • Minimum 2 years retail experience with some supervisory experience preferred
  • College degree (AA or higher) or equivalent experience
  • Strong business acumen and skill set
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passionate about Japanese sweets & food!
  • Flexibility in work schedule is required including the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as operational needs may require.
  • Japanese or other Asian language ability a plus, but not required

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Car Advisor (JE) ‐ Sales

An Automotive Company in South Bay, CA is looking for Car Advisor (JE) ‐ Sales

Title: Car Advisor -JE-
Type: Perm
Exempt: Exempt
Location: South Bay, CA
Work Style: In person
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-6pm (1h lunch)
Pay Range: ＄60K -＄70K/Y + Commission
Benefit: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, PTO

 

Job Description

Essential Job Functions
– Primary Job Functions (Weight 70%)
  • Greet customers and provide professional service. Maintain an appearance that reflects well upon the company. Put customers at ease with appropriate conversation.
  • Determine the needs of the customer (whether buying, selling, trading-in, etc., as well as type of car, price range, and other details) and qualify the customer. Inform the store manager/finance manager of all aspects of the customer’s profile. Collect all required stips.
  • Inspect vehicles (if a customer is selling) making clear and detailed notes of all inspection points, so that the pricing team can make accurate pricing decisions. Work closely with the pricing team to ensure the clear and prompt communications of appraisal information.
  • Confirm documentation of vehicle (in case of purchase) and notify store manager of details. If a customer is buying, determine how payment will be made, whether the customer has valid driver’s license and current insurance, and other pertinent details. Inform store manager (or direct supervisor) of details.
  • Close deals at a high rate, ensuring that contracts (retail, purchase) are properly signed and filed. Confirm that all required documentation is obtained.
  • After closing deals (whether purchasing or selling) follow up as needed, including placing orders for vehicle maintenance and preparation and ensuring that pick-up and drop-off arrangements are made for both vehicles and customers.
  • Follow up with customers to build new referral business and ensure long-term satisfaction of customers.
  • Utilize job related online tools efficiently such as smartphone, blueDrive, zoom, google calendar and lineworks. Those tools may vary by store and will change accordingly.
– Secondary Job Functions (Weight 20%)
  • Take responsibility for the inventories of the car lot, directing and working with lot keepers or store managers to keep the location in attractive condition.
  • Work with lot keepers or store managers to ensure vehicles are prepped and ready for display and delivery.
  • Provide support in the sales operation room, including running contracts, supporting in warranty writing and F&I functions.
Common Job Functions (Weight 10%)
  • Contribute to Team Consciousness by supporting other staff in all possible ways.
  • Promote the policies, mission and vision of the Company whenever interacting with other employees.
  • Promote a positive and upbeat environment with his/her own actions and demeanor.
  • Act on constructive feedback, listen to comments and communicate his thoughts and ideas.

Requrements 

  • Solid appraisal abilities
  • Exceptional speed and proven accuracy in appraisal work
  • “Can do” attitude regarding all aspects of appraisal and customer service
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility in working hours
  • Ability to work under pressure
-Working Environment
  • Outdoor and indoor work
  • Some kneeling and occasional manual work
  • 40 hours or more per week
  • Five days per week, frequent weekend work
  • Average to high workload

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Outside Sales (JE) ‐ Sales

A Trading Company in Des Moisne, WA is looking for Outside Sales (JE) ‐ Sales

Title: Outside Sales – JE
Type: Perm
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Location: Des Moines, WA
Work Style: In Office
Hours: Mon – Fri 8AM – 5PM
Pay: $21.63 – $31.25/H + Incentive +1st year guaranteed bonus
Benefit: – All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents – Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
Travel – 50%

Job Description

• Meet the monthly and annual sales quota as designated by the manager.
• Visit existing and potential customers to provide support, information, and sell Company’s products
• Cooperate with accounting department to assure the collection of payment in a timely manner.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building rapport; resolve issues in a timely manner and escalate to the management as needed.
• Collaborate with purchasing departments, warehouse, and other involved parties to confirm that orders are processed with accuracy and efficiency and that products are distributed properly.
• Coordinate urgent deliveries with the customer to accommodate their needs.
• Travel to other locations to meet with clients as needed.
• Educate customers on how the products or services can benefit them.
• Input and update orders within the Company database in a timely manner.
• Maintain and safely operate the Company vehicle as per the Company Vehicle Policy.
• Participate in the weekly sales meetings.
• Attend semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend.
• Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Business level English and Japanese is required.
• Has a valid driver license and a clean driving record.
• Able to stay overnight out of town for client visits, as required.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food industry, preferably in Japanese food industry is highly preferred.

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Assistant Purchasing Manager – JE or CE – TX ‐ Others

A Trading Company in Houston, TX is looking for Assistant Purchasing Manager – JE or CE – TX ‐ Others

Title: Assistant Purchasing Manager – JE or CE – TX
Type: Perm
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Houston, TX
Work Style: In Office
Hours: Monday – Friday 9AM – 6PM
Pay: $60-70k / year
Benefit: – All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents – Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match
Travel – 50%

Job Description

  • Issue purchase orders to suppliers based on the designated stock level and lead-time.
  • Assist department manager to manage all purchasing department personnel matters and job performances.
  • Maintain and analyze order receiving records from different suppliers, including but not limited to quality and quantity, and determine the best procurement option for the company.
  • Evaluate and assure the qualities of received items are consistent with purchase orders.
  • Ensure product quality by sampling and customer feedback; address problems to suppliers and resolve the issues.
  • Research and select prospective vendors and negotiate prices/contracts.
  • Coordinate with purchasing team to build and maintain relationships with suppliers; assure the quality of products, timely delivery, and compliance of contracts are consistently addressed.
  • Set up vendor numbers and item stock numbers in a timely manner.
  • Analyze and forecast product sales volume and market demands, and create purchase orders based on sales volume, demands, and inventory level.
  • Assist department manager to manage all aspects of liquor, refrigerated, frozen, and dry food, non-food purchases, including sourcing, price negotiations, transportation planning, and product development.
  • Count item inventory whenever the numbers are inconsistent to the warehouse inventory records.
  • Frequently review inventory for discrepancies, large volume outbound orders, slow selling items, and expired items and work with the warehouse for resolutions.
  • Develop and execute purchasing strategies to support the organization’s business objectives.
  • Coordinate quality inspections of incoming materials, verifying that goods meet required specifications and standards.
  • Maintain and review supplier documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), safety data sheets (SDS), and audit results.
  • Collaborate regularly with purchasing teams across branch locations in Texas; responsibilities include but are not limited to, coordinating supply planning, maintaining consistent stock levels, sharing best practices, identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving procurement efficiency.
  • Attend Company events and functions outside of normal working hours.
  • Other duties as required.
  • Obligation to answer to all management as requested.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Possess intermediate mathematical knowledge – profit margin calculations, markups, discounts, combining/converting measurements, counting inventory, etc.
  • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of Japanese foods/non-food items and kitchen supplies.
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