Area Manager

Why join us?



You could say that it is because we place a special emphasis on people, on the fulfilment of our employees and on their development. We could also tell you that it is because we are an international, dynamic and fast-growing group. Our teams proudly manufacture quality Sushi each day.  

If you want to work in an exciting environment with ethically sourced products, get in touch!

Sushi Gourmet are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented Area Manager to join our award-winning team in Ireland to provide key guidance and training to our kiosk teams. 

We have now over 208 kiosks in the UK and Ireland with more to come. 

The Role 

As a Sushi Gourmet Area Manager, you will have the opportunity to use your logical, strategic, people and management skills to drive the sales, performance and standards for your kiosks.  

• You will be responsible for 8-12 Sushi Gourmet kiosks across an assigned geographical area (Kerry, Cork & Kildare) and provide leadership and coaching to support your team to achieve overall performance across various KPIs. 
• Your working week will consist of various business activities as well as visits to your kiosks to identify and recognise strengths, identify areas for improvement and look to increase sales and profitability via your leadership and management skills.  
• You will regularly engage with Chef Managers and their teams and set individual targets. This role is all about creating strategies and developing new ideas to help drive performance, successfully motivating and managing teams, recruiting amazing colleagues into the business and recognising and rewarding our teams and individuals.

It takes commitment, hard work and dedication to be a successful Sushi Gourmet Area Manager but don’t be fooled, this doesn’t mean you cannot have fun and enjoy the benefits and rewards that this role brings! 

Responsibilities as an Area Manager 

• Coach, mentor and motivate Chef Managers & teams to achieve amazing results 
• Identify and implement strategies to drive sales and meet targets 
• Help our teams follow required standards to maintain quality products  
• Identify areas for improvement 
• Recruit high quality Chef Managers and Sushi Chefs into the business and ensure they feel like part of the family 
• Complete administrative & adhoc tasks as assigned, manage stock taking activity and ensuring our Food and Health & Safety is executed to the highest standards. 
• Ensure that our Kiosks look the part everyday  
• Be happy, friendly, smile and have fun 

Got what it takes to be a Sushi Gourmet Area Manager? 

This role involves traveling across our various locations and supporting our family. We are looking for energetic, motivated individuals who are passionate about people and have strong operational skills. If you meet the criteria below, then don’t hesitate to apply online today! 

• Multi Store Management experience is desired 
• Asian cuisine / Catering / Restaurant / Hospitality experience is even better! 
• Ability to influence & implement change  
• Driver’s License

Food Hygiene Level 3/HACCP/Allergens/Health and Safety Level 2 

Benefits of being a Sushi Gourmet Area Manager 

• €46,000 Annual Salary
• Quarterly Performance Bonus
• Company Car
• Company Phone & Laptop 
• Free lunch when on shift
• Extra day holiday during the month of your Birthday 
• ‘A Day for you’ an extra day of holiday just because you deserve it!  
• Yearly bonuses  
• Free onsite parking in most locations              
• Access to “Make a difference” fund 
• Stable working environment 
• Career opportunities both in UK & I and Globally. 
• Competitive annual leave
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance program