• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Food
• 200000 - 400000
• Full Time regular employee
•  40
•  Visa Support: Yes
•  New

Job Description

Title: President / Executive
Location: Hawaii
Industry: Food & Beverage

Overview

​​​​The President / Executive Officer will provide overall strategic and operational leadership for the company’s Hawaii business. This role requires a seasoned food industry executive with extensive relationships across Hawaii’s food ecosystem, including suppliers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators, and community stakeholders.

The successful candidate will leverage deep local market knowledge and trusted industry connections to drive sustainable growth, strengthen partnerships, and ensure long-term business success while maintaining strong operational discipline and brand integrity.

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies aligned with the company’s mission and growth objectives in Hawaiʻi
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion strategies within the local food industry
• Represent the company as the senior executive in Hawaiʻi, strengthening brand presence and credibility in the market

Industry Relationships & Market Development

• Utilize extensive personal networks across Hawaiʻi’s food industry (manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, foodservice, and hospitality) to create and expand business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and strategic partners
• Act as a trusted industry leader and liaison with trade organizations, government agencies, and regulatory bodies

Operations & Financial Oversight

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions as needed

Organization & Talent Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the executive and management team
• Build a high-performance, locally grounded organization that reflects Hawaiʻi’s business culture and values
• Ensure effective succession planning and leadership continuity

Governance & Stakeholder Communication

• Report to the Board of Directors and/or parent company on business performance, risks, and strategic initiatives
• Ensure strong corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Serve as a key spokesperson for the company when engaging with external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall business operations with a strong focus on sales and customer relationships
• Directly negotiate with buyers, distributors, and business partners on behalf of this company
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships within Hawaii’s close-knit food industry community
• Expand and strengthen this company’s market presence in Hawaii
• Actively engage in day-to-day operations in a hands-on manner
• Serve as the primary executive representative of this company in the local market
• Motivate and support team members through positive, encouraging communication

Required Background & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the food industry, with senior leadership experience (President, CEO, GM, or equivalent)
• Deep, long-standing connections within Hawaiʻi’s food industry and related business communities
• Strong understanding of Hawaiʻi’s unique market dynamics, distribution structures, and regulatory environment
• Proven track record of driving growth and managing profitable operations
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proven sales capability, including direct negotiation with buyers
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
• Hands-on, adaptable, and able to handle a wide range of responsibilities independently
• Fluent in English 

Preferred Profile

• Deep understanding of Hawaii’s local business culture and community dynamics
• Leadership style focused on encouragement, collaboration, and clear communication
• Entrepreneurial mindset well-suited to a community-oriented organization

What This Role Offers

• Executive-level leadership position with a high degree of autonomy
• Opportunity to lead and grow a locally rooted food and bevarage business in Hawaii
• Direct impact on business growth through sales and relationship leadership

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