Sushi Team Leader

Overview

Hana Group is a global leader in ready-to-eat Pan-Asian cuisine, bringing fresh, chef-crafted sushi and Asian-inspired dishes to customers through our in-store kiosks and food service operations. With a presence in major grocery retailers across the U.S., we are committed to delivering high-quality food that’s convenient, delicious, and prepared with care. Our culinary teams operate with a passion for food and a dedication to service that drives every customer interaction.

The Sushi Team Leader (STL) position is a destination role in the kiosk organization. The on-site supervisor 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.

• People Skills
• Expert Culinary Skills
• Product Knowledge
• Quality and Food Safety
• Profit Knowledge and Waste Control

• 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.

• 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

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$21.00 - $26.00 USD Hourly