Sushi Team Leader - Hands-On Ops & Training

Hana Group; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to supervise day-to-day sushi operations at our kiosk. This hands-on leadership role ensures on-site execution, schedule adherence, product ordering, and food safety compliance.

The STL will train and develop Sushi Chefs, drive sales through operations, monitor quality, and maintain a safe, customer-ready environment while upholding brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required.
• Excellent knife skills - sashimi & nigiri prep and vegetable prep.
• Valid food handler’s license with knowledge of food safety regulations.

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 kiosk goals.
• Training and developing the team to meet company goals and expectations.
• Adhering to training guides; creating rolls per kiosk guidelines.
• Preparing various types of sushi dishes according to quality, portion size, presentation and food safety.
• Inspecting the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish and reporting issues when sub-standard.
• Setting customer service example through ongoing communication with customers and clients.
• Coaching and evaluating employees on company policy and expectations.
• Recruiting talent and leading team members aligned to company culture.
• Maintaining a clean work environment to prevent food contamination.

Skills

People Skills

Expert Culinary Skills

Product Knowledge

Quality and Food Safety

Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

Job description

Hana Brands is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to supervise day-to-day sushi operations at our kiosk. This hands-on leadership role ensures on-site execution, schedule adherence, product ordering, and food safety compliance.

The STL will train and develop Sushi Chefs, drive sales through operations, monitor quality, and maintain a safe, customer-ready environment while upholding brand standards.