Technical Associate_Mandarin Speaking

Chowbus
Orlando, US
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Restaurant technology professionals with Mandarin speaking skills and customer-facing experience will find this operations-driven role with a SaaS platform that emphasizes local market partnerships and tech installations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with bilingual English-Mandarin skills and prior customer service or restaurant tech experience
    — “Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin required.”
  • Individuals adept at hardware installation and POS system troubleshooting in varied environments
    — “Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, including POS terminals, receipt printers, cash drawers, and network equipment.”
  • People who have worked in startups or fast-growing SaaS environments and can adapt to new processes
    — “Prior startup experience preferred.”

Things to consider

  • The role involves on-site work and travel, which may require flexibility with location and time.
    — “Ability to operate vehicles and travel to restaurant client locations as needed.”
  • On-call availability is a requirement, which may impact work-life balance.
    — “Available for on-call assignments based on business needs.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with restaurant POS systems and bilingual communication in resume and interviews.
    — “Install, configure, and provide training on Chowbus products, including hardware and networking devices.”
  • Emphasize any background in managing customer-facing operations or post-sales support.
    — “The Technical Associate is responsible for restaurant technology installations and post-sales support.”
  • Showcase your ability to independently make implementation decisions based on client needs.
    — “Using appropriate judgment, independently order of steps to take during implementation based on restaurant needs.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • successful product installations
  • high customer satisfaction
Typical background
software engineeringcustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Software OperationsHardware InstallationNetwork SetupCustomer SupportTraining

Preferred

Project ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Stack & domain

Restaurant Technology InstallationsPost-sales SupportMenu SetupNetwork SetupHardware InstallationPOS System Performance MonitoringCollaborationProduct AdoptionProcess AdoptionPlan AdoptionBilingual ProficiencyCustomer Services ExperienceCustomer Facing ExperienceStartup ExperienceOperating ComputersLifting And CarryingOperating VehiclesOn-call AssignmentsAsian Restaurant SaasPOS SystemsNetworking DevicesPeripheralsRestaurant Operations

About the role

Original posting from Chowbus via Greenhouse

Chowbus is a leading Asian restaurant technology SaaS platform, with deep roots in the North American market for years. Currently, we stand as a pioneering enterprise in the North American Asian Restaurant SaaS sector. Driven by precise market positioning and efficient product services, our business has achieved doubled growth annually, covering over 30 core states and 100 key cities across the U.S., and partnering with more than 10,000 Asian restaurants. We build tech ecosystems that help restaurants grow, serve with heart, and uplift their communities. Our vision is to create a world where culturally rooted food entrepreneurs thrive everywhere.

The Technical Associate is responsible for restaurant technology installations and post-sales support. This role will interface with both restaurants and customers to optimize Chowbus’ service in the local markets where we operate. This operations-driven role will manage partnerships and collaborate cross-functionally across the business. 

What You'll Focus On

Collaborate with the menu team to accurately set up and configure the restaurant’s menu before installation, and assist with menu-related requests as needed post-installation.

Ensure network setup and verification are completed prior to hardware installation.

Install, configure, and provide training on Chowbus products, including hardware and networking devices such as terminals, kiosks, handhelds, printers, and other peripherals.

Standby on-site for a designated period after installation to monitor POS system performance and address any arising issues.

Using appropriate judgment, independently order of steps to take during implementation based on restaurant needs, and menu design options.

Collaborate with central operations, product, and engineering teams to drive adoption of new products, processes, and plans locally.

What You Bring

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin required. Bilingual proficiency in Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese or other second languages will be considered.

Prior customer services experience or customer facing experience is required

1+ years of software operations and hardware installation experience is highly preferred

Prior startup experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Working Conditions

Proficient in operating computers for system setup and troubleshooting.

Ability to stand, kneel, and reach overhead while installing and assembling electronic devices.

Comfortable using ladders or lifts for network cable installation.

Skilled in operating lifts for equipment setup.

Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, including POS terminals, receipt printers, cash drawers, and network equipment.

Awareness of potential slip and trip hazards in the work environment.

Ability to operate vehicles and travel to restaurant client locations as needed.

Available for on-call assignments based on business needs.

What We Offer

A fair compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)

100% employer-paid Life Insurance and option for additional employee-paid Life Insurance

100% employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and option for additional employee-paid AD&D Insurance

Company holidays

Birthday off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fuel reimbursement

The salary for this role is $55,000-$60,000, plus bonus, depending on experience.

Source: Chowbus careers (Greenhouse)

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