Company description

Mamahuhu is a restaurant and CPG food company founded by Anmao Sun, Ben Moore and Brandon Jew, executive chef and owner of Mister Jiu’s, a Michelin- star Chinese-American restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. At Mamahuhu, we’re built around the idea that food brings people, communities and cultures together through the joy of shared tradition. We envision a future in which delicious, affordable, sustainably-sourced food is the norm and Chinese-American cuisine plays a central role. This is a future in which happy and healthy diners are enjoying Mamahuhu as part of their weekly dining routine.

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Mamahuhu seeks a San-Francisco based Event Coordinator & Brand Ambassador to act as the face and voice of the brand. You will be charged with planning, executing, and hosting a range of brand experiences including: product demos, farmers markets, in-store events, media events, music festivals, pop-up stores, and trade shows. This is a part time role that we would like to grow to full time within one year.

REPORTS TO

CPG General Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own every aspect of the event planning process, including but not limited to: booking venues, planning the experience, sourcing decor and set-up materials, invitations, promotion, additional staffing (when needed), and success metrics
• Act as on-site brand ambassador for all events; attend each event in-person to greet guests and oversee the event’s success, and manage all set-up, tear-down, and follow up processes
• Set up, conduct, and break down product demos, including venues such as in-stores, at farmers markets, at music festivals
• Manage and execute trade show participation
• Actively work to expand Mamahuhu’s local brand presence by scouting out new opportunities: farmers markets, street fairs, local festivals, retail stores, and trade shows that align with our brand values and where we could promote our restaurants and CPG products
• Track expenses and ensure expenses stay within approved budget
• Coordinate with marketing and social media team to promote all events on Instagram, TikTok, and through our website and newsletter
• Update Mamahuhu’s Event Calendar on our website
• Uphold Mamahuhu’s brand vision and voice with every event
• Assist marketing and customer service team with other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Located in the San Francisco Bay Area
• 1-3 years of experience as an event coordinator or senior brand ambassador, with a proven track record for organizing and acting as a brand ambassador at successful events
• Experience planning events or trade shows in the food/beverage industry
• Strong communication skills - you’re a “people person” at heart and love to elevate about brands you’re passionate about through engaging events
• Willingness and ability to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and get things done independently
• Has a passion for food, and for Mamahuhu’s mission to make it easy for people to fall in love with Chinese-American cuisine all over again
• Some cooking skills, as you will be preparing food on site using induction stove
• Always having your finger on the pulse of the next opportunity, and possesses a strong ability to act with a sense of urgency
• Flexible schedule - ability to staff night and weekend events
• Articulate, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outgoing personality; someone who enjoys meeting people, traveling, and seeing new places
• Access to automotive transport - your own vehicle is preferred
• Ability to carry up to 30 lbs.

NICE TO HAVE

• Ability to play Mahjong (American or Hong Kong Style)
• Strong knowledge or interest in Chinese cuisine

LOCATION

This is a hybrid position with in-person work at our 3 San Francisco restaurants and community events throughout San Francisco. You may occasionally travel for work, such as LA, Seattle, or other major metro markets around the country.

SCHEDULE

15-30 hours per week - some will be on-site at events, and some time will be spend with remote planning and scheduling.

ABOUT MAMAHUHU

Mamahuhu is a restaurant and CPG food company founded by Anmao Sun, Ben Moore and Brandon Jew, executive chef and owner of Mister Jiu’s, a Michelin- star Chinese-American restaurant in the heart of San Francisco.

At Mamahuhu, we’re built around the idea that food brings people, communities and cultures together through the joy of shared tradition. We envision a future in which delicious, affordable, sustainably-sourced food is the norm and Chinese-American cuisine plays a central role. This is a future in which happy and healthy diners are enjoying Mamahuhu as part of their weekly dining routine.

We launched our first fast-casual restaurant in the Inner Richmond in 2020; since then, we’ve expanded to three San Francisco locations and are in the nascent stages of launching our CPG brand online and in grocery stores.

If you’re a driven professional who loves Chinese-American food and is excited to build a category-changing brand: we’d love to chat.

Mamahuhu is an equal-opportunity employer.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

October 14, 2023