Sushi Team Leader: Hands-On Ops & Training Lead

Hana Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hana Group is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to supervise daily sushi operations at our kiosk locations. This role combines hands-on preparation with leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while hitting sales and efficiency targets.

You will train Sushi Chefs, manage schedules, monitor inventory, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced environment. Strong English, knife skills, and food safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in the food service industry with sushi experience.
• Excellent knife skills, ability to prep fish and vegetables for sushi.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Valid food handler's license and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to stand long periods and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through operations and marketing execution.
• Control profit and loss via inventory management and analysis.
• Lead training and development of Sushi Chefs.
• Ensure food safety and quality across all sushi products.
• Recruit and coach team; maintain clean, customer-ready environment.
• Prepare sushi dishes per company guidelines on quality and portions.
• Inspect produce and fish quality; report issues promptly.
• Model excellent customer service and client communication.
• Manage work flow to meet kiosk goals and brand standards.
• Adhere to training guides and roll creation guidelines.
• Support cross-kiosk collaboration and brand alignment.

Skills

People skills

Culinary skills

Product knowledge

Quality and food safety

Profit knowledge and waste control

Job description

Hana Group is seeking a Sushi Team Leader to supervise daily sushi operations at our kiosk locations. This role combines hands-on preparation with leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while hitting sales and efficiency targets.

You will train Sushi Chefs, manage schedules, monitor inventory, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced environment. Strong English, knife skills, and food safety knowledge are essential.