Sous Chef

Nami Nori is looking for an energetic and experienced Sous Chef to join our team! The ideal candidate is ambitious and motivated to provide quality food and service and comfortable acting in a leadership position. 

Nami Nori is the first to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls in New York City. Our mission is to create a world-wide devoted fan following for temaki through “omotenashi”, the Japanese art of gracious hospitality.  We are committed to creating great experiences for both guests and employees alike.

POPULAR ACCLAIM:

• 98.5 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”
• The NEW YORKER “Nami Nori’s Hand Rolls Are Worth the Wait”
• And more…

BENEFITS

• Compensation: $70,000- $80,000
• 56 hours paid time off annually
• Additional 40 hours vacation time annually for management
• Medical, dental & vision health insurance programs with employer contribution
• Additional pre-tax health care spending program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location
• Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company
• 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

The Sous Chef supports the Executive 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.