Sushi Team Lead: Hands-On Ops & Training

HANA Group; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader for a kiosk in Los Gatos, CA. You will run daily operations on the production line, train and develop Sushi Prep Cooks and Line Cooks, and ensure quality, safety, and service standards are met.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage scheduling, ordering, and inventories. You will work alongside the team, serve as the main contact for store partners and customers, and champion efficiency and waste control in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in food service, including at least 1 year leading, supervising, or directing the work of others.
• 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 understand and communicate recipes, production guides, food safety instructions, and workplace communications in English.
• Ability to stay organized and use sound judgment in a fast‑paced environment.
• Current food handler certification, or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• A professional and respectful approach with customers, coworkers, and store leadership.
• Experience running a kiosk, counter, department, or small food service location preferred.
• Experience with P&L, inventory management, or waste control preferred.
• Experience hiring and developing hourly team members preferred.
• Commitment to company mission, values, and professional customer interactions.

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

Sushi preparation

Food safety

Leadership

Inventory control

English communication

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader for a kiosk in Los Gatos, CA. You will run daily operations on the production line, train and develop Sushi Prep Cooks and Line Cooks, and ensure quality, safety, and service standards are met.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage scheduling, ordering, and inventories. You will work alongside the team, serve as the main contact for store partners and customers, and champion efficiency and waste control in a fast-paced