SUSHI MAKI

Founded in 2000, Sushi Maki is the award-winning leader in Japanese cuisine, offering premium-quality fare and relaxed dining atmospheres throughout South Florida. Passionate about providing the freshest and finest-quality sushi, Sushi Maki maintains uncompromising standards while putting a modern spin on the traditional sushi experience. Always environmentally aware, Sushi Maki was the first sushi chain in the United States to earn Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, sourcing seafood from sustainable fisheries and promoting responsible ecological harvesting habits. With over 20 locations, including restaurants in South Miami, Dadeland, Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Coconut Grove, Kendall and Miami International Airport, as well as sushi stations in over a dozen Whole Foods Markets, the University of Miami, Nova Southeastern University, Florida International University and Baptist Hospital, Sushi Maki has grown steadily and achieved significant profitability.

Nearing its 25 year anniversary, the brand is just getting started and has plans for continued expansion. Its leadership has a lofty vision and expects continued success over the coming years in new markets and channels. Sushi Maki is committed to elevating its already strong leadership team to further enhance the brand and achieve business goals.

WHAT SUSHI MAKI IS ABOUT:

Our Passion: Spreading Goodness through delicious and sustainable sushi for the everyday.

Our Core Values:

· Commit to Care

· Lead Through Service

· Be Open and Honest

· Pursue Improvement

· Celebrate the Good

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of NT Operations, the Quality Control & Food Safety Technician is responsible for ensuring that each location operates efficiently by meeting standards of food safety, food quality, sanitation and hospitality while achieving sales targets. The duties and responsibilities range from human resources management, operations (inclusive of food safety), product quality, sales, compliance, and guest satisfaction.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on, roll up one’s sleeve, multi-unit leader who wants to leverage their food and beverage experience and develop and lead high-performance operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Training, coaching and counseling of Team Leaders.

· Visiting each Location at least once a week to ensure operational efficiency, providing appreciative and constructive feedback to Team Leaders, while writing and sending a Visit Overview to Senior Leadership.

· Ensuring that all locations are properly staffed to meet the needs of the business.

· Ensuring that all Teams are meeting scheduling and coverage requirements at each Location.

· Ensuring implementation of Food Safety and Sanitation Standards in each Location.

· Ensuring execution of recipes, food quality and hospitality standards.

· Ensuring that all required Sushi, Hot Foods, sides and salads are being prepared and offered in each Location consistently.

· Ensuring that marketing efforts are consistent across each Location.

· Ensuring that the stores under their supervision adhere to company and industry regulations.

· Addressing and correcting operational problems that arise.

· Fostering excellent relationships with Leadership and Team Members from the different divisions such as the Commissary, Catering and Sushi Maki Restaurants.

· Fostering excellent relationships with the Leadership Teams at Universities, Whole Foods, Airport and Hospital Locations.

· Making recommendations to senior Leadership.

· Note: Working remotely is not an option for this position

REQUIREMENTS:

§ Quality Assurance and/or Food Safety Training

§ Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

§ Ability and willingness to learn new concepts and systems.

§ Willingness and ability to be “hands on” in Operations when the needs arise – including new store openings, marketing demonstrations and event catering

§ Work hours may include nights and weekends

CHARACTER AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

· Must personally identify with the Sushi Maki mission: Spreading Goodness, and embody Sushi Maki core values

· Have a personal passion for sushi and fun!

· Detail oriented with a passion for product quality and food safety

· Reliable, disciplined with excellent Time Management Skills

· Ability to handle multiple tasks within a demanding and changing environment

· Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

· Solid Interpersonal Skills and able to influence others

· Appreciate and energized to work in a culturally diverse, family business environment

· Other Key Relationships: CEO, Heads of Finance, Marketing, IT, Catering and Commissary

EXPERIENCE PROFILE:

· Degree and/or Certification in Food Safety Business Management or related field preferred.

· 2 years in Restaurant Management, or Food Related Establishment such as Supermarket, Food Production & Distribution Center, etc.

· Knowledge of Health and Sanitation Practices.

· Food Safety Audit Background

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Some lifting and the movement of moderate loads require a 50-pound lifting requirement.

· Spends approximately 60% of his/her time standing and walking swiftly, therefore, he/she must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and move freely using all limbs and seeing at close/long distances.

· Frequent visit Sushi Maki locations (tri county area), vendors, etc.; therefore, he/she must be able to travel autonomously, possibly to other geographical locations, in inclement weather, with little to no prior notification given.

· Must be able work under a high degree of stress on a physical, mental and emotional level; this includes performing work in a fast-paced manner and making timely decisions.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, team member development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Warehouse

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person