Sushi Operations Lead — Hands-On & Team Training

Hana Brands; Montclair, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands seeks a Sushi Team Leader in Montclair, NJ to supervise day-to-day sushi operations at the kiosk, ensure schedule adherence, food safety compliance, and staff development. This is a hands-on leadership role with active participation in sushi preparation and ingredient prep.

You will uphold quality standards, train the team, and maintain a clean, customer-ready environment while communicating with customers and clients to ensure a positive experience and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required.
• Excellent knife skills for sashimi, nigiri, and garnishes.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Professionalism with customers and coworkers at all times.
• Valid food handler’s license and knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through operations and marketing execution.
• Control profit and loss by monitoring inventory and business analysis.
• Train and develop the team to meet company goals and expectations.
• Prepare sushi according to company guidelines on quality, portion size and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and ensure customer-ready service.

Skills

People skills

Expert culinary skills

Product knowledge

Quality and food safety

Profit knowledge and waste control

Job description

Hana Brands seeks a Sushi Team Leader in Montclair, NJ to supervise day-to-day sushi operations at the kiosk, ensure schedule adherence, food safety compliance, and staff development. This is a hands-on leadership role with active participation in sushi preparation and ingredient prep.

You will uphold quality standards, train the team, and maintain a clean, customer-ready environment while communicating with customers and clients to ensure a positive experience and brand consistency.