Sushi Team Leader

Hana Group; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Group is seeking a Sushi Team Leader in Montclair, NJ to supervise daily sushi operations and lead a team of Sushi Chefs. You will ensure schedule adherence, ordering, and compliance with food safety standards while actively participating in prep and quality control.

This hands-on role also serves as a primary liaison with customers and clients to uphold brand and service excellence. The STL will train staff, monitor costs, and maintain a clean, safe environment consistent with company

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required.
• Excellent knife skills for sashimi, nigiri, and garnish prep.
• Proficient reading/writing English; professional customer service.
• Food handler’s license and solid food safety knowledge.
• Able to stand long periods and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through operational and marketing execution.
• Monitor inventory and analyze costs to manage profit and loss.
• Coach and develop team to meet company goals and standards.
• Prepare sushi rolls per established guidelines on quality and portions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and customer-ready work environment.
• Inspect fruit/vegetable/fish quality and report issues.
• Lead customer and client communications to ensure a positive experience.
• Recruit and evaluate staff, aligning with company culture.
• Uphold training guides and company policies at all times.
• Foster food safety and prevent contamination.

Skills

People Skills

Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality & Food Safety

Waste & Profit Knowledge

Job 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.

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