Regional Sushi Operations Lead

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

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.