Sous Chef

Nami Nori; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits with employer contribution

401K Retirement Plan

Employee dining discounts

56 hours of Safe & Sick Leave annually

Job summary

Nami Nori in New York City is seeking a Sous Chef to support kitchen operations and uphold health standards. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience and demonstrate exceptional communication and leadership skills.

This role offers health benefits, retirement plans, and professional growth opportunities within a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Sous Chef in kitchen operations.
• Maintain department of health standards and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Time Management

Adaptability

Problem Solving Skills

Culinary Skills

Quality Control

Team Management

Creativity

Inventory Management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Sous 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.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Leadership
• Leadership Skills
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Customer Service
• Customer Service Orientation
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Creativity in Food Preparation
• Culinary Skills
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Training and Development Skills
• Training and Development
• Inventory Management
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Problem Solving Skills
• Work Under Pressure
• Collaboration
• Collaboration skills
• Commitment to Excellence
• Passion for culinary arts
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement

BENEFITS

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

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.