Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

Nami Nori is looking for an energetic and experienced Junior Sous Chef for our Design District Location. The ideal candidate is focused, detailed, and motivated to provide quality food. 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.

Compensation: competitive wage - 40 hours vacation time annually after 2 years of employment - Pre-tax health care spending program - Commuter benefits - Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location - Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company

About You: Great passion for people and hospitality - Great knife skills - Experience and thorough knowledge of NYC Department of Health standards - Exceptional communication skills - Strong work ethic - Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills - Ability to multitask & problem solve - Entrepreneurial & results driven - Thrives in a fast-paced environment - 1-3 years of culinary experience required

Position Summary: Responsible for assisting the Chef de Cuisine with supervising and organizing the activities of the Nami Nori and Matsuyoi culinary teams to maintain the highest standards of food quality, cost control and consistency. Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in New York City. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques. Nami Nori is committed to creating great experiences for both guests and employees alike. We have plans for expansion and are looking for dynamic employees to help our company grow!"