Sous Chef

Nami Nori Atlantic Park • Virginia Beach, VA

127d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Supports the Chef de Cuisine in all kitchen operations.
• Oversees food production.
• Coaches and trains kitchen staff.
• Manages ordering and inventory.
• Maintains department of health standards and compliance with all regulations.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed