Sushi Team Lead: Hands-On Ops & Training

Hana Brands; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk on-site, supervise daily execution, scheduling, ordering, and ingredient prep, while working alongside the production line. You will develop cooks, ensure food safety, train staff, manage ordering and inventory, and serve as the main contact for store partners and customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, attention to quality and portioning, and the ability to coach a small team toward

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in food service, including 1 year leading or supervising.
• Solid knife skills and consistent portioning; sushi experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling.
• Ability to communicate recipes, production guides, and food safety instructions in English.
• Current food handler certification, or ability to obtain one within required timeframe.
• Experience running a kiosk, counter, department, or small food service location preferred.
• Experience with P&L, inventory management, or waste control preferred.

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 elevate 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.
• This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Food safety

Team leadership

Inventory management

Customer service

Portioning

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk on-site, supervise daily execution, scheduling, ordering, and ingredient prep, while working alongside the production line. You will develop cooks, ensure food safety, train staff, manage ordering and inventory, and serve as the main contact for store partners and customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, attention to quality and portioning, and the ability to coach a small team toward