Sushi Kitchen Lead — Sous Chef, Growth & Benefits

Nami Nori Design District; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe & Sick Leave

PTO after 2 years

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401K

Commuter benefits

Dining discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Nami Nori Design District is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead our BOH team at our Miami location. You will supervise training, ensure DOH compliance, and maintain high standards of quality, speed, and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a similar role, strong leadership, and solid culinary skills. ServSafe certification is required within 30 days of starting. This role offers growth with a growing concept and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with high-quality cooking standards.
• Proven leadership and team supervision experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (DOH) and food-handling practices.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote, lead, and embody company mission, vision, and values.
• Lead BOH team to uphold standards and performance.
• Supervise training, coaching, and performance of BOH staff including Temaki Chefs and sous chefs.
• Collaborate with BOH Manager and maintain vendor relations.
• Ensure staff dress code and cleanliness; maintain temperature logs and shellfish tags.
• Oversee prep methods, portion control, and waste minimization.
• Ensure timely, high-quality daily food preparation and service.
• Inspect vendor products for quality consistency.
• Conduct line checks and address DOH violations promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and storage areas.
• Administer daily checklists and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife skills

DOH guidelines

Leadership

Time management

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

Nami Nori Design District is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead our BOH team at our Miami location. You will supervise training, ensure DOH compliance, and maintain high standards of quality, speed, and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a similar role, strong leadership, and solid culinary skills. ServSafe certification is required within 30 days of starting. This role offers growth with a growing concept and comprehensive benefits.