Chief Executive Officer

Japanese Bilingual President & CEO – U.S. Business (Restaurant Industry) I'm currently retained to identify a President & CEO for the U.S. business of a fast-growing Japanese restaurant brand. Work Location: West LA, CA Compensation: Around $200K (depending on experience) The company has successfully opened its first U.S. location in West LA, with a second store scheduled to open on the East Coast this October. Looking ahead, the business plans an aggressive nationwide expansion through a franchise-led model (approximately 90% franchised, 10% company-owned). This executive will take full ownership of the U.S. business and play a key role in driving its long-term growth strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead the overall U.S. business strategy and operations Drive nationwide expansion across the U.S. Develop and execute franchise growth strategies Manage P&L and deliver business performance Build and develop high-performing local leadership teams Work closely with investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners Requirements Japanese English Bilingual (Business level) Executive leadership experience in the restaurant or food & beverage industry (QSR, sushi, ramen, cafés, restaurants, etc.) Proven experience scaling multi-unit operations Strong P&L management and strategic planning experience Franchise development and partnership experience Business-level English with strong negotiation skills International business or overseas management experience Ability to bridge corporate strategy with local market execution Extensive experience in senior leadership roles within the restaurant or food service industry. Experience with any type of restaurant business (e.g., sushi, ramen, cafés, or full-service restaurants) is welcome. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead operations, build and scale teams, and drive long-term business growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr iiicareer | Interesse International Inc.