Sous Chef
About this role
Description
ABOUT US:
Originating in NYC, Nami Nori is the first restaurant to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls. Now with five locations in NY, NJ, Miami and Virginia Beach, Nami Nori is poised to grow its devoted fan following and share its gracious hospitality with both guests and employees alike, across the globe.
POPULAR ACCLAIM:
- 98.9K followers on Instagram
- The New York Times “Nami Nori Gets Hand Rolls Right, and Other Details Too”
- Michelin Guide “Nami Nori Brings Creative Hand-Rolled Sushi to NYC's West Village”
- GQ Magazine "Pharrell Loved This Hand Roll Spot So Much He Became a Partner"
- And more…
BENEFITS
- 56 hours of Safe & Sick Leave annually
- Additional 40 hours Personal Time Off after 2 years of full time employment
- Health Benefits with employer contribution
- Vision & Dental
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Commuter benefits
- Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location
- Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company
Requirements
If you have these qualities, we want to meet you:
- Great passion for people and hospitality
- Exceptional communication skills
- Natural leader
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask & problem solve
- Entrepreneurial & results driven
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible availability (able to work nights, weekends, and holidays)
- 2+ years of experience in a similar position
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sous Chef supports the Executive Sous Chef in all kitchen operations. This includes food production, coaching and training, ordering & inventory, and maintaining department of health standards and compliance with all regulations.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Required Skills
Leadership
Leadership Skills
Teamwork
Team Management
Customer Service
Customer Service Orientation
Time Management
Adaptability
Creativity
Creativity in Food Preparation
Culinary Skills
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Training and Development Skills
Training and Development
Inventory Management
Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
Health and Safety Compliance
Problem Solving Skills
Work Under Pressure
Collaboration
Collaboration skills
Commitment to Excellence
Passion for culinary arts
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Company at a glance
Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features unique signature hand rolls, along with classic versions, as well as Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts, all of which are gluten free. The bar program offers select beer, sake and wine, with a focus on biodynamic and natural varieties.
Top Benefits
- 56 hours of Safe & Sick Leave annually
- 40 hours Personal Time Off after 2 years
- Health Benefits with employer contribution
- Vision & Dental
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Commuter benefits
- Employee dining discounts
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