Sushi Team Leader

About the role

The Sushi Team Leader (STL) is an on-site supervisor accountable for schedule adherence, product ordering, food safety, and training of Sushi Chefs. The role involves prepping ingredients, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and engaging with customers and clients.

Key competencies: People Skills, Expert Culinary Skills, Product Knowledge, Quality and Food Safety, Profit Knowledge, and Waste Control.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through operations and marketing execution
• Control profit and loss by monitoring inventory management and business analysis
• Demonstrate expert understanding of food waste and costs and their impact on kiosk goals
• Train and develop the team to meet company goals and expectations
• Adhere to training guide/manual specs and create rolls based on provided guidelines
• Prepare sushi dishes according to company guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety
• Inspect the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish, and report sub-standard quality
• Set an example of customer service through ongoing communication with customers and clients
• Coach and evaluate employees on company policy and expectations
• Recruit talent and lead team members aligned with company culture
• Maintain a clean work environment to prevent food contamination

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years in the food service industry; sushi rolling experience required
• Excellent knife skills, including experience cutting large fish for sashimi & nigiri and prepping vegetables for sushi rolls & garnish
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Demonstrated professionalism in front of customers and respect for co-workers and workplace
• Valid food handler’s license with expert knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work under pressure with sound judgement
• Alignment with the company mission and core values