Sushi Team Lead: Hands-On Leader in Fast-Paced Kiosk

Hana Brands; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands seeks a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk as on-site leader, overseeing daily execution, scheduling, ordering, and food safety compliance. You will work on the production line with the team, training and developing Sushi Prep Cooks and Line Cooks, while serving as the main contact for store partners and customers.

The role requires hands-on sushi skills, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to manage ordering, inventory, and schedules in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in food service, including 1 year leading or supervising.
• Solid knife skills; sushi experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination.
• Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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 against company standards, recipes, and food safety procedures.
• Coach and evaluate team members on performance and ways of working.
• Recruit and onboard new team members.
• Prepare sushi and complete ingredient prep alongside the team, meeting company standards for quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Inspect ingredients before use and escalate quality concerns to the Area Manager.
• Maintain food safety compliance, including temperature control, labeling, and sanitation standards.
• Keep the kiosk clean, organized, stocked, and customer-ready.
• Serve as the point of contact for store partners and customers, setting the example for service.
• Report equipment, product quality, or safety concerns and follow through to resolution.

Skills

Hands-on sushi prep

Food safety

Staff leadership

Inventory management

Waste control

English communication

Job description

Hana Brands seeks a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk as on-site leader, overseeing daily execution, scheduling, ordering, and food safety compliance. You will work on the production line with the team, training and developing Sushi Prep Cooks and Line Cooks, while serving as the main contact for store partners and customers.

The role requires hands-on sushi skills, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to manage ordering, inventory, and schedules in a fast-paced retail environment.