Sushi Team Lead - Hands-On Leader & Customer Champion

Hana Brands; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands seeks a hands‑on Sushi Team Leader in Los Gatos, CA to run the kiosk on site, coach a small team of cooks, and ensure daily execution, scheduling, ordering, and food safety compliance. You’ll work on the production line with the team and be the main contact for store partners and customers, upholding quality and service standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in a fast‑paced retail environment with responsibilities for training, waste control, inventory management, and adherence to

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in food service, including 1 year leading or supervising others.
• Solid knife skills and portioning; sushi experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross‑contamination prevention.
• Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling.
• Clear communication in English with team and store leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through daily operational and marketing execution.
• Manage ordering and inventory to keep the assortment available while controlling waste and cost.
• Review production and sales data to adjust production plans.
• Schedule the team and ensure schedule adherence.
• Train and develop Sushi Prep Cooks and Sushi Line Cooks to company standards.
• Coach and evaluate team members on performance and working methods.
• Recruit and onboard new team members.
• Prepare sushi and complete ingredient prep alongside the team, ensuring quality and safety.
• Inspect ingredients and escalate quality concerns to the Area Manager.
• Maintain food safety compliance, labeling, and sanitation standards.
• Keep the kiosk clean, stocked, and customer‑ready.
• Serve as the contact for store partners and customers; model service excellence.
• Report equipment, product quality, or safety concerns and follow through to resolution.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Food safety

People leadership

Inventory management

Waste control

Scheduling

Job description

Hana Brands seeks a hands‑on Sushi Team Leader in Los Gatos, CA to run the kiosk on site, coach a small team of cooks, and ensure daily execution, scheduling, ordering, and food safety compliance. You’ll work on the production line with the team and be the main contact for store partners and customers, upholding quality and service standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in a fast‑paced retail environment with responsibilities for training, waste control, inventory management, and adherence to