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About
About Y. Hata & Co., Limited
Y. Hata & Co., Limited, is the largest independent, family-owned wholesale foodservice distributor servicing the State of Hawaii dedicated to bringing superior products and solutions to customers. Y. Hata’s brand promise of “Solutions Delivered with Aloha” ensures that quality products and solutions are delivered to its broadline, customized, specialty, and cash and carry customers across seven locations statewide with the highest level of care. In 2019, Y. Hata joined the Independent Marketing Alliance, a national buying and marketing group that offers competitive pricing and innovative foodservice solutions for restaurants and foodservice customers across the USA.
About ChefZone
ChefZone, the cash and carry division of Y. Hata, was developed to provide a one-stop solution for the foodservice industry, including a demonstration kitchen, tabletop showroom and business center to help partners succeed. Offering more than 7,000 products, including exclusive specialty items, ChefZone has become a popular destination for families and “foodies” and offers two levels of free membership: foodservice operators and `Ohana (public). -
Jobs
Merchandising Manager (ChefZone)Category: MarketingPosition Summary Description:The ChefZone Merchandising Manager is responsible for the overall merchandising program at ChefZone under the direction of the Assistant General Manager. He/she will partner with the ChefZone Buyers, Y. Hata Marketing Manager, ChefZone Department Managers as well as vendors to ensure strategic growth of sales and category development. Essential Duties and ...read moreContact
Julianna YeePhone:(808) 447-4123Fax:(808) 447-4279BuyerCategory: PurchasingPosition Summary Description:Orders merchandise at appropriate levels for all Distribution Centers. Processes all related transactions for vendor orders. Becomes the resident expert for the categories/vendors/products assigned. Buyer takes a proactive approach and initiative in reviewing and remaining up-to-date with external factors including, but not limited to, seasonality, ...read moreContact
Julianna YeePhone:(808) 447-4123Fax:(808) 447-4279Customer Service Manager (ChefZone)Category: Retail/WholesalePosition Summary Description:The Customer Service Manager (CSM) is responsible for improving and ensuring a great customer service experience. The CSM will work closely with the managers to ensure the store is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion at all times. The CSM is responsible for ensuring the training supervision and providing constructive discipline for all customer service ...read moreContact
Julianna YeePhone:(808) 447-4173Fax:(808) 447-4279Account Manager (Broadline) - KonaCategory: SalesPosition Summary Description:Sells a broad line of products to foodservice operators by performing the following duties within company and sales department guidelines. Serves as the primary customer-facing employee to assigned customers and as such will embody all Core Values. This position works closely with all departments across the enterprise to first fulfill company objectives and next ...read moreContact
Julianna YeePhone:(808) 447-4173Fax:(808) 447-4279CDL Driver A/B (Hilo and Oahu positions available)Category: Transportation and WarehousingPosition Summary Description:Drives refrigerated truck over established route to deliver grocery products into customer establishments. Responsible for collecting payments from customers, order discrepancy reporting, customer complaint resolution, and daily truck inspection and maintenance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Operates delivery vehicles to deliver food items, beverages, paper ...read moreContact
Phone:(808) 447-4100Fax:(808) 447-4279Account Manager (Customized) - OahuCategory: SalesPosition Summary Description:Manages a group of contracted foodservice operators in a manner that ensures maximum account penetration and strict adherence to terms and conditions of existing contracts. Serves as the primary customer-facing employee to assigned customers and as such will embody all Core Values. This position works closely with all departments across the enterprise to fulfill ...read moreContact
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Whom to Contact
- Jim Cremins
- HR Dept
- Kanani Grant
- Allison GushikumaExecutive Assistant
- Russell HataChairman, President & CEO
- Cheryl Ho
- Terri Ishii
- Paula Jepas
- Lina Le
- Unyong Nakata
- Grace Nushida
- Katie Osborne
- Dean Penebacker
- Bob Piccinino
- Deryl Seino
- Jordan Vannatta
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