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Overview

Kitchen Manager Trainee

About 99 Ranch Market: 99 Ranch Market is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the United States with store locations across multiple states. We are expanding and have new positions open. We welcome new members to grow alongside the family.

About the Opportunity:
The Management Trainee (MT) Program is a structured, hands-on leadership development program designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in retail and operations leadership. Through real operational experience, mentorship, and guided training, you’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business while developing the skills needed to lead teams, support store operations, and drive results. You’ll receive ongoing coaching and support throughout the program—you are not expected to know everything on day one.

• Executive and senior leadership mentorship.
• Job rotations across stores, Headquarters (HQ), Central Processing Units (CPU), and Distribution Centers (DC).
• Hands-on operational experience with structured guidance.
• Ongoing internal training and external retail learning opportunities, including flagship store visits.
• A clear path to broader leadership and management roles as the business grows.

• Introduction to company culture, values, and leadership expectations.
• Product, department, and business-area rotations throughout the program.
• Department-level skill development with readiness and progress assessments.
• On-the-job learning supported by coaching, feedback, and mentorship.

• The trainee will undergo training and evaluations for 6 to 8 months. After the training period, qualified candidates will be directly assigned to a store and be responsible for the corresponding department SOP, product knowledge, planning, ordering, organization, employee management and all other supervisory duties.
• Manage the department's daily operation and meet the company standards.
• Work with the store management team to design store promotion plans and meet sales targets.
• Maintain product display, ensure freshness, and keep shelves fully-stocked.
• Order products based on on-hand inventory, promotion events, and delivery schedule.
• Receive poultry shipments and examine the quantity and quality.
• Control inventory movement (FIFO), including rotating product display, organizing freezer and cooler and directing physical inventory count.
• Familiar with local vendors and popular local products.
• Use label updating and price sign printing computer programs efficiently.
• Provide schedules to department employees and manage attendance.
• Work on Human Capital Management, including coaching, operational training, mentoring, and performance review.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Previous experience in related fields.
• Work in an environment with varying temperature and use equipment.
• Require lifting 25+ lbs objects and long periods of standing.
• Must be able to work at a flexible schedule (night, weekends & holidays) and relocate if necessary.
• Must be able to travel between different stores for training purposes.
• Capable of reading, analyzing, interpreting technical procedures and training materials.
• Able to speak, write, present, commute, and respond to information and questions.
• Great interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
• Familiarity with inventory management programs, Microsoft Office, IT retail, or SAP is highly preferred.
• Commit to company values and customer services.
• Bilingual English, Chinese, and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% Company Match.
• Long-Term Service Award.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discount.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time.
• Work Location:
  
  19100 Harborgate Way, Torrance, CA 90501
• Training
  
  Location:
  
  19100 Harborgate Way, Torrance, CA 90501

• This job is performed in an environment that may have exposure to heat, noise, and other environmental factors.

• Weekend & Holiday required.
• 1 day off per week (day off is not fixed, follow trainer's schedule).
• 40-45 hours per week.
• 6 days a week.
• Overtime as needed.

• The pay range for this job starts at $19 - $25 per hour during training period. After the employee passed the final assessment, they will be promoted from hourly employee to exempt employee. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Our goal is to be a recognized leader in the industry while providing a great workplace for employees. Please note the job…