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Panda Express managers can have the opportunity to embody an entrepreneurial spirit while learning from a very hands-on and fast-paced environment. As a General Manager, you will be in charge of a $1-2 million business and oversee the development of your team, ensuring guest satisfaction and running a profitable restaurant. From the hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieving financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences, you create your own success story. Because of this, Panda also offers a best in class compensation package, including uncapped profit sharing bonuses based on your growth. To prepare you for success, all Panda leaders participate in a comprehensive 6+ week Store Leadership Training Program to help build the foundation to become a high performing and inspiring Leader at Panda. The program focuses on: People Development: The ability to hire, train, coach and develop the right talent for your restaurant Guest Experience: Upholding the highest food quality and guest service standards while developing marketing acumen Financial: Ability to understand sales growth, cost management, and profit growth Kitchen Management: Ensure food safety, maintain product inventory and develop the culinary skillset to prepare all entrees at the highest level Operations: Maintain cleanliness, safety standards, and apply knowledge of all policies, procedures and practices View detail assistant manager job description here View detail general manager job description here We offer our Full-Time Management Team: Progressive Compensation Package and Excellent Bonus Opportunity 5 or more Weeks of Comprehensive Training to prepare you for success On-Going Career & Leadership Development Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401 K with Company Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Associate Discounts (Panda Express, Hibachi San, Panda Inn plus Theme Parks) and free meals when you work Lucrative Associate Referral Bonus Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account ADA Statement: While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Work space is restricted and employees are expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Restaurant Manager Qualifications Education and Experience: High school diploma required; Associate s degree preferred Minimum one to two years of Operations experience Must pass Cooking Test annually Must be flexible to move to a store within a radius of 50 miles from home and to work flexible schedule, including weekends Food Safety: Serve Safe certified About us: Panda Express is part of Panda Restaurant Group, the world leader in Asian dining experiences that also includes Panda Inn and Hibachi-San. At Panda, we all share a common mission: "Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives." Guided by this mission, we are a family dedicated to creating an organization that inspires better lives for our people and our communities in which we serve. Whether through sharing good food with guests or providing opportunities for professional and personal growth with associates, all are embraced in our genuine family environment that is uniquely Panda. Panda was founded in 1983 in Glendale, California Panda Express is the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. As America s favorite Chinese restaurant, Panda Express has close to 2,000 locations globally and continues to grow over 100 restaurants annually. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated topics: assistant restaurant manager, director food and beverage, frontend, gerente de cocina, operations, operations manager, restaurant general manager, restaurant leader, restaurant manager, shift manager

With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Belgium, our client now is the leader in producing and supplying value added frozen laminated pastries. They offer Danish pastries, sweet and savory filled croissants and other filled pastries to retail and food service. Years of experience, continuous investment in R&D helped them to become a strong commercial player with an excellent international reputation, servicing over more than 30 countries. Operating in the U.S. since 2010, their North-American arm, became a fast-rising star. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Regional Sales Manager Foodservice Midwest who will be responsible for managing the sales and distribution of their high end European laminated dough products in the Midwest territory. This role reports directly to the Director of Sales Foodservice. Job description The Regional Sales Manager Foodservice Midwest will drive our client foodservice turnover according to the business plan in the dedicated Midwest territory. He/She will leverage existing relationships with distributors and brokers while identifying new opportunities. More responsibilities and accountabilities will include the following: Research/target prospective volume foodservice and local bakery distributors; Scheduling appointments, meeting existing customers in order to review product requires and to determine additional sales opportunities; Continually updating all customers on company product selections; Interview, train, manage and support broker agencies in expansion markets; Effectively execute distributor sales meetings, food shows, and training sessions; Force distribution of products via Key/Leverage account placements using existing GPO approvals; Manage assigned territory aggressively to ensure annual turnover target; Develop a strategy to achieve year end budget/sales objectives and maintain an active quarterly target list/action plan and provide weekly activity reports; Build-up a long-term growth strategy based on understanding of competition and key market factors/trends and create an effective business plan incl. plan of action and sales targets, aligned with the overall corporate strategy; Continuously evaluates performance and actively reports to the Director of Sales Foodservice; Maintaining professionalism, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact to portray the company in a positive manner; Use internal CRM (Salesforce) to document sales and prospecting activity and track KPIs performance; Collect and interpret market information (e.g. trends, needs, competitors, new products) and translate into proposals for or corrective action; Monitor the administrative processing of all data, (e.g. budget and contract management) and if necessary, take corrective measures. Travel requirements up to 50-60%. Candidate's Profile: Effective time management, organizational, and strong personal communication skills. Ability to manage broker relationships. Ability to work independently while working well with others, leveraging strong interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Strong technical skills and product knowledge. Excellent team player and able to work well under pressure. Bachelor's Degree; 5+ years relationships with Large Leverage Operators, key distributors and foodservice brokers. 5+ years' experience managing a multi-state territory. Proven sales track record and solid retail distribution background, and ability to close the sale Strong negotiator, driven, with a passion for the business, with a strong ability to close deals; Outstanding written and verbal communication and strong presentation skills; Pro-active, highly-motivated, entrepreneurial, analytical, detail-oriented and problem-solver; Willing to travel up to 60% within the Midwest territory.; Able to work and thrive well in a multicultural matrix organization and capable of understanding the challenges of an international work environment. Compensation: Competitive Compensation Package Health Benefits Paid Vacation and Holidays Location: anywhere in the Midwest territory (remote)

Trio Community Meals, an Elior Company is seeking a Director of Business Development to support our Senior Nutrition Segement and cover a Midwest Territory. The selected candidate can reside in a Midwest Major Market such as Minneapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee or Indianapolis. We are seeking candidates with Contract Food Service Sales Experience for this position. Position Summary: Build strong relationships with potential new clients that lead to new business in targeted geographies and customer types within the Senior Nutrition segment. Engage in selected strategic initiatives to retain or expand current client relationships. Key Accountabilities: Identify and Cultivate Prospects Aligned to BU Strategy Develop comprehensive Territory Plan for your geographic and segment focus complete with action plans and schedules, which identify targets to reach new business development goals and objectives Proactively reach out to prospects Communicate company's mission, vision and values as well as our distinctive value proposition in a manner that creates proposal opportunities Develop relationships with industry contacts through trade associations, state agencies, community groups and other organizations Follow up on all new leads and referrals in a timely manner Coordinate Survey and Proposal Process Work closely with segment Sales VP, VP of Operations, CFO and Director of Operations/District Managers, and others to coordinate the overall sales process Use strategic selling techniques to gain insights into the prospect's needs, concerns, process and decision criteria that provide Elior North America with an advantage versus the competition Ensure efficient and effective use of internal resources Design and Communicate Compelling Solutions Provide creativity in identifying concepts and solutions to meet the prospect's needs Continually cognizant of and developing strategies to position Elior North America positively against industry competitors Develop and maintain new business development materials and remain current on product and segment knowledge Develop proposal pieces that address Request for Proposal requirements to secure new business Prepare and conduct compelling presentations to the market that showcase Elior North America's distinctive capabilities and engage the right representatives Finalize Contract Award and Operation Launch Achieve annual sales targets by the planned budget schedule Responsible for sales process through contract negotiations and signature Ensure effective transition to Operations and delivery of agreed upon program to client Cultivate continued customer relationships after contract execution Be an Effective Team Member Maintain current sales information and database in the CRM system to track sales leads and meet monthly reporting requirements Actively support and apply all company policies and procedures (e.g., Business Conduct Policy, Delegation of Authority, etc.) to ensure the highest quality of service is offered to potential clients Attend team meetings, companywide meetings and functions Manage work-related expenses appropriately and submit expense reports in accordance with Accounting policies and procedures Travel approximately 50 to 75 percent Other duties as assigned by supervisor Large Account Retention Leadership Proactively lead the retention activities to strategically important accounts Lead the proposal development of retention accounts with revenue above set threshol Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Minimum 3 years' experience in food service/culinary arts industry Strategic / Contract Services sales experience Possess professionalism and passion for customer and client relations Demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals and groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education and skills is required Excellent work record, superior communication, cooperation, and organizational skills required Ability to think strategically and operate autonomously Must maintain a quiet, professional office space in home environment to effectively communicate with others, including put not limited to customers (both internal and external) and interact on conference calls Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Women/Individual with Disabilities/Protected Veteran Employer