Executive Sous Chef

Launchpad Hospitality is hiring an Executive 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 Executive 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.