Sushi Operations Specialist

HISSHO INTERNATIONAL LLC•Rock Hill, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hissho Sushi is seeking a Sushi Operations Specialist to support day-to-day operations and new recipe/program developments. This role will work closely with the Culinary Team and report to the Director of Product Innovation & Development. Responsibilities include assembling sushi kits, maintaining the tasting room, managing inventory, coordinating employee sample giveaways, and providing operational support with occasional travel.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in sushi.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and personalities.
Proficient in using Outlook email and other basic computer applications.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
Must be a self-managed person that can work on a variety of projects with a diverse team with minimal direction or oversight.
A willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends.
A positive attitude, resilience, and a willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to lift 50lb and stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Hot food skill in Asian cuisine.
Familiarity with Excel.
Proficiency in Burmese language.
College/Culinary degree.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Culinary Team to support projects, including recipe, menu, program developments, and ingredient testing.
Fulfill standardized Sushi Kits for quarterly retail presentations and manage time-sensitive national shipping to Field Operations.
Prepare the corporate studio/tasting room for creative sessions and support Marketing in product assembly for photoshoots.
Review products for non-conforming specs from customer complaints and test ingredient samples from vendors.
Maintain and reset the corporate tasting room daily to ensure it is 'Stage Ready', including inventory management of non-consumables and presentation materials.
Maintain standard levels for all kitchen essentials and perform routine audits of perishables, smallware, and non-consumables.
Travel to franchise locations as needed to provide hands-on training, support, and ensure consistency and excellence in food quality and presentation.
Manage the quarterly Sample Redistribution Program by auditing overstock and coordinating with HR for employee giveaways.
Support product presentations with internal teams and retail partners.
Participate in meetings and events to represent the Hissho brand at tradeshows.
Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and brand guidelines.