Hands-On Sushi Team Lead

Hana Brands; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk on-site, supervise daily execution, schedule, order, and ensure food safety. You will work beside the crew, training Sushi Prep Cooks and Line Cooks, while serving as the primary contact for store partners and customers.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years in food service, leadership experience, solid knife skills, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in food service, including at least 1 year leading, supervising, or directing the work of others.
• Solid knife skills and consistent portioning; sushi experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling.
• Ability to understand and communicate recipes, production guides, food safety instructions, and workplace communications in English.
• Current food handler certification, or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through daily operational and marketing execution.
• Manage ordering and inventory to keep the assortment available while controlling waste and cost.
• Review production and sales data to adjust production plans.
• Schedule the team and ensure schedule adherence.
• Train and develop Sushi Prep Cooks and Sushi Line Cooks against company standards, recipes, and food safety procedures.
• Coach and evaluate team members on performance and ways of working.
• Recruit and onboard new team members.
• Prepare sushi and complete ingredient prep alongside the team, meeting company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Inspect ingredients before use and elevate quality concerns to the Area Manager.
• Maintain food safety compliance, including temperature control, labeling, and sanitation standards.
• Keep the kiosk clean, organized, stocked, and customer-ready.
• Serve as the point of contact for store partners and customers, setting the example for service.
• Report equipment, product quality, or safety concerns and follow through to resolution.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Food safety

People leadership

Inventory management

Waste control

Education

Food handler certification

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk on-site, supervise daily execution, schedule, order, and ensure food safety. You will work beside the crew, training Sushi Prep Cooks and Line Cooks, while serving as the primary contact for store partners and customers.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years in food service, leadership experience, solid knife skills, and strong English communication.