Sushi Team Leader

Hana Group; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Group is seeking a Sushi Team Leader in San Rafael, California, to manage operations and ensure food safety while leading a team of Sushi Chefs. The role requires a minimum of three years in the food service industry, excellent knife skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include driving sales, training team members, and maintaining quality and cleanliness in food preparation. The position emphasizes communication and customer engagement, aligning with the company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required.
• Excellent knife skills for sashimi, nigiri, and sushi garnish preparation.
• Valid food handler’s license with expert knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through operations and marketing execution.
• Monitor inventory management and conduct business analysis.
• Train and develop the team to meet company goals.

Skills

People Skills

Expert Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality and Food Safety

Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Job description

Description

The Sushi Team Leader (STL) position is destination role in the kiosk organization. The on‑site supervisor, you will be accountable for schedule adherence, product ordering, food safety and training of Sushi Chefs. The STL is also responsible for prepping ingredients to prepare items and maintaining a clean and safe work environment as well as customer and client communication and engagement.

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

Hana Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer