Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Nami Nori is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Executive Sous Chef to lead the team for our Williamsburg location. The ideal candidate is confident, empathetic, enjoys leading and nurturing a team, and has a strong focus on quality in all aspects of the job. The Executive Sous Chef reports to the Regional Chef de Cuisine.
Experience in Japanese cuisine is a plus, but is not required. We will train the right candidate.
Nami Nori is the first concept to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls.. 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:
- 68K 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: $78,000 - $85,000/yr
- 56 hours paid time off annually
- Additional 40 hours vacation time annually for management
- Medical, dental & vision health insurance programs with employer contribution
- Commuter benefits
- Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location
- Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company
ABOUT YOU:
- Passion for Japanese cuisine
- Exceptional communication skills
- Natural leader
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask & problem solve
- Entrepreneurial & results driven
- Thrives is a fast-paced environment
- 3+ years of experience in a similar position
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overall management of the kitchen operations including, but not limited to, staffing and training of line, temaki, and porter staff; ensuring top quality in our menu offerings, dish preparation and presentation; ordering and inventory of products; keeping food costs at or under budget, maintaining department of health standards and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($78,000.00 - $85,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Quality Focus
Japanese Cuisine Knowledge (Preferred)
Communication
Work Ethic
Organizational Skills
Multitasking
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Part of Nami Nori
Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Nami Nori is a casual, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.
We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of cocktails, beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle.
