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Position:<\/strong> Product Development & Quality Manager<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Torrance, CA<\/p>\n

Industry:<\/strong> Restaurant \/ Food & Beverage<\/p>\n

Employment Type:<\/strong> Full-Time, Exempt<\/p>\n

Travel:<\/strong> Local store visits required<\/p>\n

Salary:<\/strong> $60,000 \u2013 $85,000 <\/p>\n

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*E-2 visa sponsorship may be considered for qualified candidates <\/p>\n

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Position Summary<\/h2>\n

Our client, a Japanese restaurant chian is seeking a Product Development & Quality Manager<\/strong> to lead menu innovation, product quality assurance, and operational consistency across restaurant locations.<\/p>\n

This role will be responsible for developing new menu items, maintaining product standards, evaluating customer feedback, and ensuring recipes and quality standards are consistently executed at the store level.<\/p>\n

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Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n

Product Development & Menu Innovation<\/h3>\n
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  • Develop and test new menu items and seasonal offerings<\/li>\n
  • Improve existing menu items based on customer feedback and business needs<\/li>\n
  • Adapt Japanese food concepts and products to local market preferences<\/li>\n
  • Conduct tastings and product evaluations to ensure consistency and quality<\/li>\n
  • Collaborate with vendors and suppliers during new product development and launch processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Product Quality Management<\/h3>\n
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    • Monitor and maintain product quality standards across all restaurant locations<\/li>\n
    • Ensure recipes are consistently followed and properly executed<\/li>\n
    • Conduct regular store visits to evaluate food quality, presentation, and operational compliance<\/li>\n
    • Identify quality issues and implement corrective actions<\/li>\n
    • Provide recommendations and feedback to store operations teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Inventory & Product Management<\/h3>\n
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      • Manage product ordering and inventory processes<\/li>\n
      • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing activities<\/li>\n
      • Oversee imported products and specialty food items, including sauces and ingredients<\/li>\n
      • Coordinate with vendors regarding product specifications, sourcing, and quality concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Cross-Functional Collaboration<\/h3>\n
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        • Communicate and coordinate with restaurant operations, management, vendors, and corporate stakeholders<\/li>\n
        • Liaise with Japan-based teams regarding product development, quality standards, and menu initiatives<\/li>\n
        • Support implementation of new products and operational procedures<\/li>\n
        • Partner with store teams to improve execution and maintain consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Qualifications<\/h2>\n
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          • Experience in menu development and product creation<\/li>\n
          • Experience within Japanese restaurants, Japanese-inspired concepts, or similar food service environments<\/u><\/li>\n
          • Strong understanding of Japanese cuisine, food culture, and dining concepts<\/u><\/li>\n
          • Restaurant operations, store management, or leadership experience<\/li>\n
          • Ability to objectively evaluate food quality, taste, and consistency<\/li>\n
          • Strong interpersonal and communication skills<\/li>\n
          • Ability to collaborate effectively with operations teams, management, and vendors<\/li>\n
          • Experience with product standardization and quality management systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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