Sushi Team Leader — Hands-On Operations & Training

Hana Brands; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk as the on-site leader, accountable for daily execution, scheduling, ordering, food safety compliance, and the development of the cooks on the team.

This is a hands-on role. The Sushi Team Leader works the production line alongside the team, serving as the main contact for store partners and customers, ensuring ingredients, quality, and safety meet company standards while keeping the kiosk organized and customer-ready.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in food service, including at least 1 year leading, supervising, or directing the work of others.
• Solid knife skills and consistent portioning; sushi experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to manage ordering, inventory, and scheduling.
• Ability to understand and communicate recipes, production guides, food safety instructions, and workplace communications in English.
• Ability to stay organized and use sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Current food handler certification, or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
• A professional and respectful approach with customers, coworkers, and store leadership.
• Experience running a kiosk, counter, department, or small food service location preferred.
• Experience with P&L, inventory management, or waste control preferred.
• Experience hiring and developing hourly team members preferred.
• Commitment to company mission, values, and professional customer interactions.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Hana Brands in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to run the kiosk as the on-site leader, accountable for daily execution, scheduling, ordering, food safety compliance, and the development of the cooks on the team.

This is a hands-on role. The Sushi Team Leader works the production line alongside the team, serving as the main contact for store partners and customers, ensuring ingredients, quality, and safety meet company standards while keeping the kiosk organized and customer-ready.