Sushi Team Lead: Hands-On Ops & Training

Hana Brands; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a hands-on Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk, execute daily operations, and coach a small team of cooks. You will work alongside the team on the production line, ensuring quality, portion control, and adherence to food safety standards.

The role requires leadership experience in food service, strong knife skills, and the ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling in a fast-paced retail environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food service with some supervisory exposure.
• Solid knife skills and portion control; sushi experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling.
• English communication and professional customer interactions.
• Current food handler certification or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through daily operational and marketing execution.
• Manage ordering and inventory 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.

Skills

Sushi prep

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory control

Customer service

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a hands-on Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk, execute daily operations, and coach a small team of cooks. You will work alongside the team on the production line, ensuring quality, portion control, and adherence to food safety standards.

The role requires leadership experience in food service, strong knife skills, and the ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling in a fast-paced retail environment. Equal opportunity employer.