Sous Chef

1 year

Launchpad Hospitality is hiring a Sous Chef to join the team at Nami Nori's new Virginia Beach location, an iconic restaurant where Pharrell Williams is a partner. Were looking for someone energetic, experienced, and ready to take on a leadership rolesomeone passionate about great food, exceptional service, and inspiring a team. Nami Nori was the first to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls in New York City. Our mission is to build a global fanbase for temaki through omotenashithe Japanese art of gracious hospitality.

POPULAR ACCLAIM:

• 82.1K 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 Noris Hand Rolls Are Worth the Wait
• And more

BENEFITS

- 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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine 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.

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service Orientation

Adaptability

Time Management

Creativity in Food Preparation

Culinary Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Coaching and Mentoring

Inventory Management

Problem Solving Under Pressure

Effective Communication in a Team Setting

Passion for culinary arts

Ability to Work Collaboratively

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