Sushi Lead: Craft, Guide & Premium Rolls

New Seasons Market; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Seasons Market in Oregon is seeking a Sushi Lead to direct daily tasks in the Sushi department and oversee production of premium sushi items. You will guide and train team members, ensure quality, and maintain merchandising and pricing standards in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, preparing sushi items per recipes, and upholding food safety practices while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food, retail, grocery, or hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Guides the daily work of department employees, assigning tasks and auditing the quality of presentations and signage.
• Ensures that department conditions, including signage, pricing accuracy, and case presentation are maintained to merchandising standards.
• Trains employees on production, terminology, product labeling, and customer engagement standards.
• Performs production of sushi items, including prepping ingredients, rolling, and garnishing.
• Prepares all sushi items strictly according to company recipes and artisanal standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Monitors product quality by handling ingredients according to company policy.
• Executes department merchandising by stocking, rotating, and facing products with strict attention to quality and expiration dates.
• Performs daily operational tasks, including department opening/closing, processing special orders, and maintaining accurate pricing and signage.
• Performs logistical tasks such as receiving merchandise, verifying counts, and managing back-stock organization.
• Maintains a sanitary environment by cleaning equipment and storage areas in accordance with food safety standards.
• Monitors product integrity by identifying damaged or spoiled goods and reporting inventory discrepancies to management.
• Communicates effectively with store leadership regarding safety, security, or customer service issues that may impact store operations.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Tools

Handheld inventory scanners

Price guns

Rice cookers

Sushi rolling equipment

Sushi cutting equipment

Fryer

Commercial refrigeration

Job description

New Seasons Market in Oregon is seeking a Sushi Lead to direct daily tasks in the Sushi department and oversee production of premium sushi items. You will guide and train team members, ensure quality, and maintain merchandising and pricing standards in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, preparing sushi items per recipes, and upholding food safety practices while delivering excellent customer service.