Regional Coordinator

Hissho-Sushi; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hissho Sushi, a leading sushi franchise, seeks a Regional Coordinator to support store openings/closings and cover sushi bar operations. You will train chefs, reinforce food safety, and uphold company philosophy in field teams.

Responsibilities include assisting chef recruitment, inspecting operations, maintaining sanitation records, and promoting product presentation. This role requires travel and strong English communication in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Sushi experience required.
• Food service and customer service experience required.
• Ability and flexibility to travel 75–90% as needed.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in store openings, maintaining, and closing sushi bar operations.
• Train chefs as needed to ensure Hissho standards.
• Assist in recruitment of chefs.
• May visit units to inspect operations.
• Understand local sanitation, health code laws, and weights and measures requirements.
• Ensure logbooks (rice pH, temperature) are maintained and verified by chefs.
• Display and arrange visual presentation of products in sushi trays and cases; educate customers.
• Prepare sushi-related products based on recipes.
• Improve sales, quality, and customer service.
• Work with team to control costs and maintain consistency.
• Develop strong relationships with retail and food service partners to remain preferred supplier.

Skills

Sushi experience

Food service experience

Customer service experience

Travel ability (75-90%)

English communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Hissho Sushi is the second-largest sushi franchise in the country, proudly operating in over 2,600+ locations across 80+ retail partners, including grocery stores, universities, hospitals, airports, and more. Our franchise-first model is built on a foundation of operational excellence, innovation, and strong retail relationships. We are committed to supporting our franchisees and delivering exceptional service and products to our customers.

The Regional Coordinator, will be responsible for assisting in store openings / closings and covering sushi bar as necessary. The position trains sushi chefs as needed while enforcing food safety guidelines. The coordinator will reinforce overall company philosophy, strategy, and culture to field employees. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in store opening, maintaining, and closing of sushi bar operations.
• Train chefs as necessary to ensure Hissho standards are met.
• Assist in the recruitment of chefs.
• May visit units to inspect operations.
• Understand local sanitation, health code laws, and weights and measures requirements.
• Ensure all required logbooks including rice pH log and temperature logs are maintained and verified chefs.
• Properly display and arrange visual presentation of products in sushi trays and cases issues and educating customers regarding company products.
• Properly display and arrange visual presentation of products in sushi trays and cases.
• Prepare sushi related products based on product type and recipes.
• Improve sales, quality, and customer service.
• Work with the team to control cost and maintain consistency.
• Develops strong working relationships through our retail and food service partners' organization to ensure that our Company remains the preferred supplier of choice.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Sushi experience.
• Food service and customer service experience a must.
• Ability and flexibility to travel as required (75%-90%).
• Ability to face challenges and take responsibility as required.
• High School diploma or related equivalent experience.