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Assistant Manager - Sushi Manufacturing

Hissho Group

Saint Louis, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Business Operations, Business Support, Delivery Driving, Documentation, Driver's License, English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Delivery, Food Production, Food Safety, Grocery Stores, Hospital, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Metrics, Operational Support, Operations, Production Support, Quality Metrics, Safety Training, Sanitation, Seafood Department, ServSafe Certification, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management, Transportation Routing, Truck Driver
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Schedule: Evening & Night Shifts | Weekday & Weekend Availability | Occasional Overtime

About Hissho Sushi:

At Hissho, we're passionate about making premium sushi accessible everywhere - from grocery stores to hospitals to airports. Our vertically integrated supply chain, industry-leading innovation, and focus on quality ensure that every roll reflects the artistry and care of our brand. Join our St. Louis commissary leadership team and help power one of the fastest-growing names in fresh, ready-to-eat foods.

What You'll Do:

As an Assistant Manager, you'll be a key member of the nightly production team. Ensuring sushi is rolled, packaged, and loaded for delivery on schedule. You'll uphold food safety and quality standards throughout each step and serve as the nightly delivery driver, completing a single-stop route to our local distributor (7 miles away) safely and on time.

Responsibilities:
  • Support nightly production operations, including roll assembly, cutting, packaging, labelling, and outbound order staging.
  • Verify completion and accuracy of rice pH, temperature, and sanitation logs.
  • Ensure all production and packaging activities are performed in accordance with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
  • Oversee nightly cooler loading, delivery preparation, and staging for United Produce.
  • Drive company box truck for nightly delivery (~6-7 miles, 15-20 minutes) from commissary to local distributor.
  • Ensure all coolers are loaded, secured, and transported according to cold chain and food safety requirements.
  • Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; maintain cleanliness, mileage, and maintenance logs.
  • Step in for the Production Manager during absences or peak periods.
  • Promote a positive, safety-first culture rooted in teamwork and accountability.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in sushi, food manufacturing, or commissary operations, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
  • ServSafe Manager certification and Missouri Seafood HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Comfortable driving at night and working late shifts as part of daily delivery operations.
  • Valid driver's license with clean MVR and ability to operate a box truck with lift gate (non-CDL).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Preferred:
  • Experience with refrigerated or food delivery routes.
  • Familiarity with Suzumo sushi machines and BOHA labeling systems.
  • Knowledge of ready-to-eat (RTE) manufacturing.
  • Experience with FDA documentation in a production line.
  • Experience recording production metrics such as yield, waste, and throughput.

Why Hissho?
  • Competitive pay with advancement potential.
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO).
  • Work in a collaborative environment that values people, safety, and quality.
  • Be part of a company redefining how fresh sushi is made, packaged, and enjoyed nationwide.

Ready to roll with us?

Apply today and help lead the next generation of fresh, high-quality sushi production and delivery in St. Louis.

Note: The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business operations.

Salary Description

$21/hr

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