Sous Chef

Launchpad Hospitality LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000

40 hours of paid safe and sick time annually

Additional 40 hours vacation time annually for management

Medical, dental & vision health insurance programs

Additional pre-tax health care spending program

Commuter benefits

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

A prominent hospitality company in New York City is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to help lead the BOH team in their flagship West Village location. The ideal candidate will support kitchen operations, maintain health standards, and have a strong leadership background. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in all kitchen operations.
• Maintain department health standards and compliance with all regulations.
• Assist in food production, coaching, and training.

Skills

Great passion for people and hospitality

Exceptional communication skills

Natural leader

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to multitask & problem solve

Entrepreneurial & results driven

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Flexible availability

Job description

Benefits

• Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000
• 40 hours of paid safe and sick time 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

The Nami Nori team is seeking an energetic and experienced Sous Chef to help lead the BOH team of our flagship West Village location. The ideal candidate is ambitious and motivated to provide quality food and service and comfortable acting in a leadership position.

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.

POPULAR ACCLAIM:

• 70k 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: $65,000 - $70,000
• 40 hours of paid safe and sick time 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

Qualifications

• 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 Executive Chef 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.