Launchpad Hospitality is hiring passionate Line Cooks to join Nami Nori Virginia Beach—the newest location of the acclaimed Japanese restaurant concept from New York City. Whether you're a seasoned cook or someone eager to deepen your skills, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the very start.

No previous Japanese culinary experience is required. We’ll train ideal candidates who are excited to learn more about Japanese ingredients, techniques, and our signature open-style sushi hand rolls.

POPULAR ACCLAIM:

• 98k  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:

• Health Benefits with employer contribution
• Vision & Dental
• 401K Retirement Plan
• 40 hours Personal Time Off after 2 years of full time employment
• Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location
• Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company

ABOUT YOU:

• Genuine passion for cooking and hospitality
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• 1+ year experience as a line cook or in a similar role at a comparable concept

Nami Nori is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.