Sushi Team Leader

Paylocity; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to supervise daily sushi operations at the kiosk, manage schedules, order ingredients, ensure food safety, and train Sushi Chefs. This hands-on role also prepares sushi, maintains a clean, safe, and customer-ready environment, and serves as a key liaison with customers and clients.

The STL leads by example, coaches staff to meet quality standards, and upholds company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required.
• Excellent knife skills; able to cut large fish for sashimi & nigiri and prep vegetables.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Demonstrated professionalism in front of customers and respect for coworkers
• Valid food handler’s license with expert knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to stand for long periods and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Driving sales through operations and marketing execution
• Controlling profit and loss by monitoring inventory and business analysis
• Training and developing the team to meet company goals and expectations
• Adhering to training guides/manuals and creating rolls per kiosk guidelines
• Preparing various sushi dishes according to company quality, size, and presentation standards
• Inspecting quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish and reporting issues to the STL
• Setting an example of customer service through communication with customers and clients
• Coaching and evaluating employees on policy compliance and performance
• Recruiting talent and leading team members aligned to company culture
• Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent food contamination

Skills

People Skills

Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality & Food Safety

Waste & Cost Control

Job description

Description

Sushi Team Leader
The Sushi Team Leader (STL) is a destination leadership role within the kiosk organization and serves as the on-site supervisor responsible for the day-to-day execution of sushi operations. The STL is accountable for schedule adherence, product ordering, food safety compliance, and the training support and development of Sushi Chefs.

In addition to administrative responsibilities, the STL is a hands‑on leader who actively participates in food preparation, ingredient prep, and maintaining a clean, safe, and customer‑ready work environment. This role also serves as a key point of contact for customer and client communication, ensuring a positive experience while upholding brand, quality, and operational standards.

Key Competencies:

People Skills, Expert Culinary Skills, Product Knowledge, Quality and Food Safety, Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving sales through operations and marketing execution
• Controlling profit and loss by monitoring inventory management and business analysis
• Expert understanding of food waste and costs and how it impacts the goals of the kiosk
• Training and developing the team to meet the goals and expectations of the company
• Adhering to training guide/manual specs, creating rolls based upon guidelines provided to each kiosk
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to established company guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation and food safety
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and informing the STL when quality is sub‑standard
• Setting the example of customer service through ongoing communication with both the customer and client
• Coaching and evaluating employees on ways of working aligned to company policy and expectations
• Recruiting talent and leading team members aligned to the company culture
• Creating an expectation for a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination

This job posting describes the general duties and responsibilities for the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required
• Excellent knife skills - experienced in cutting large fish for sashimi & nigiri and prepping vegetables for common sushi rolls & garnish
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Demonstrated professionalism in front of the customers and respect for co-workers and workplace at all times
• Valid food handler’s license, with expert knowledge of food safety regulations
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• The ability to work under pressure with sound judgement
• Encompass the company mission and core values

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including on retail floors, kiosk locations, or field environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, and use hands and arms to handle materials, tools, or equipment.
• Ability to work in environments that may include temperature variations, noise, and production activity typical of food manufacturing or field operations.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain physical stamina required for daily operational activities.
• Ability to travel regularly by car and occasionally by other means of transportation as required by business needs.

Hana Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer