Executive Sous Chef
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 9, 2026. NAMI NORI scores C on the Alion truth index.
Description
Description
Nami Nori is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Executive Sous Chef. The ideal candidate is confident, empathetic, enjoys leading and nurturing a team, and has a strong focus on quality in all aspects of the job. Nami Nori is the first concept to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls. 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
- Health Benefits with employer contribution
- Vision & Dental
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 40 hours Personal Time Off after 2 years of full time employment
- 24 hours Sick Time
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location
- Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company
ABOUT YOU:- Passion for Japanese cuisine- Exceptional communication skills- Natural leader- Strong work ethic- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills- Ability to multitask & problem solve- Entrepreneurial & results driven- Thrives is a fast-paced environment- 3+ years of experience in a similar position
Requirements
The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overall management of the kitchen operations including, but not limited to, staffing and training of line, temaki, and porter staff; ensuring top quality in our menu offerings, dish preparation and presentation; ordering and inventory of products; keeping food costs at or under budget, maintaining department of health standards and ensuring compliance with all regulations. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Salary Description
80,000 - 85,000