Sushi Team Leader - Hands-On Kitchen & People Lead

Hana Group; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands in Florida is seeking a hands-on Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk operation, lead a small team of cooks, and ensure daily execution, food safety, and customer service excellence.

You will work alongside the team on the production line, training and developing staff while coordinating ordering, scheduling, and inventory to minimize waste and maximize sales. This role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in food service with 1 year leading or directing others.
• Solid knife skills and consistent portioning; sushi experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling.
• English proficiency to communicate recipes and tasks.
• Current food handler certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Experience running a kiosk or small food service location preferred.
• Experience with P&L, inventory management, or waste control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through daily operational and marketing execution.
• Manage ordering and inventory to keep the assortment 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 to 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

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Menu planning / ordering

Sushi preparation

English communication

Customer service

Job description

Hana Brands in Florida is seeking a hands-on Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk operation, lead a small team of cooks, and ensure daily execution, food safety, and customer service excellence.

You will work alongside the team on the production line, training and developing staff while coordinating ordering, scheduling, and inventory to minimize waste and maximize sales. This role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced retail environment.