Sushi Trainer- Oahu and Kauai

The hiring establishment is a seafood and perishables division company with operations located in Oahu and Kauai. This company specializes in producing and merchandising high-quality sushi and sashimi products, emphasizing Japanese quality standards. As a reputable player in the seafood industry, the company prides itself on offering fresh, expertly prepared sushi to its customers while maintaining rigorous quality, safety, and food handling protocols. With a focus on customer satisfaction and product excellence, this establishment provides a dynamic work environment in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled setting. The company offers a full-time, salaried exempt position that comes with a starting annual salary of $62,400. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, various insurance packages including medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid holidays, and generous vacation and sick leave policies. Additionally, the company provides employee discounts, management bonuses, a matching 401K plan, and voluntary insurance plans that include life, disability, cancer, and accidental coverage for qualifying positions.

The role of Sushi Trainer/Supervisor is critical to the company’s operational and quality standards. The Sushi Trainer/Supervisor acts as a specialist in sushi preparation and training, working closely with the Sushi Operations Director to oversee the production, storage, and merchandising of sushi products across the facilities. This position entails training new and current sushi staff members to master the skills and knowledge necessary to meet stringent sushi production and quality targets. Responsibilities include ensuring freshness and quality through keen visual observation and customer feedback analysis, implementing timely staff evaluations, and offering incentives to reinforce high performance levels. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of Japanese-quality sushi preparation, knife handling expertise, and the ability to manage inventory effectively.

The Sushi Trainer/Supervisor prepares various sushi types such as nigiri, maki, chirashi, and inari, maintaining consistent quality standards with detailed knowledge of sushi techniques and ingredients. This role requires advanced skills in filleting, cutting fish into sashimi and saku blocks, and managing seafood freshness, refrigeration, and sanitation protocols. The supervisor plans and monitors production timelines to ensure orders are completed efficiently and products are stocked promptly on shelves. Staff training is a vital function, focusing on enhancing sushi preparation skills, using equipment safely, minimizing waste, and improving overall staff performance through coaching and support.

Moreover, the Sushi Trainer/Supervisor manages sales systems including PLU codes, sales rules, and expiration date tracking while maintaining accurate production logs. Part of the role involves creating production plans aimed at achieving budgeted sales, setting retail prices based on market conditions, quality, yield, and labor costs, and scheduling labor to optimize productivity. Collaboration with team members and occasional involvement in new store operations ensure department goals are met. The role requires excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team under a fast-paced environment. Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights, and working in varied temperature conditions. The company prioritizes food safety certification and adherence to sanitation guidelines, emphasizing safe operation of knives and machinery to maintain employee and customer well-being.