Regional Coordinator

Hissho Sushi, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hissho Sushi, Inc. is seeking a Regional Coordinator to support store openings/closings and sushi-bar operations across our partner locations. This role trains sushi chefs, enforces food safety guidelines, and helps maintain our company standards.

You will travel extensively (75–90%), collaborate with franchise teams, and report to the Operations Manager, contributing to strong retail relations and exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 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%).
• High School diploma or related equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in store openings, maintenance, and closing of sushi bar operations.
• Train chefs 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 and educate customers.
• 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.

Skills

Sushi experience

Food service experience

Customer service

English communication

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.