Sous Chef

Nami Nori; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

56 hours PTO annually

40 hours vacation time annually for mg

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Pre-tax health care spending

Commuter benefits

Employee dining discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Launchpad Hospitality is hiring a Sous Chef to join 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.

The Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in all kitchen operations, including food production, coaching and training, ordering & inventory, and maintaining department of health

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience managing a team and delegating tasks.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in all kitchen operations, including food production and staff coaching.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory while maintaining health standards.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety protocols.

Skills

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 Set

Strategic Planning

Passion for Culinary Arts

Effective Decision Making

Ability to Work Collaboratively

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

• 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