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. We’re looking for someone energetic, experienced, and ready to take on a leadership role—someone 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 omotenashi—the 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 Nori’s 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.
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Customer Service Orientation
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Creativity in Food Preparation
- Culinary Knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Compliance With Health Standards
- Inventory Management
- Collaboration With Kitchen Staff
- Problem Solving Under Pressure
- Crisis Management
- Effective Communication in a Team Setting
- Strategic Planning
- Passion for culinary arts
- Effective Decision Making
- Ability to Work Collaboratively