Job Description
Job Description
Description : ABOUT US :
Originating in NYC, Nami Nori is the first restaurant to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls. Now with five locations in NY, NJ, Miami and Virginia Beach, Nami Nori is poised to grow its devoted fan following and share its gracious hospitality with both guests and employees alike, across the globe.
POPULAR ACCLAIM :
- 84K 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”
- GQ Magazine "Pharrell Loved This Hand Roll Spot So Much He Became a Partner"
- And more…
BENEFITS
Health Benefits with employer contributionVision & Dental401K Retirement Plan40 hours Personal Time Off after 2 years of full time employment24 hours Sick Time (SALARIED POSITIONS ONLY)Commuter BenefitsEmployee dining discounts at any Nami Nori locationOpportunity to grow professionally with a growing companyRequirements : GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for assisting the Executive Sous Chef with managing and organizing the activities of the back of house and temaki team to maintain the highest standards of food quality, cost control and consistency.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote, work and act in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the companyLead BOH team to promote, work and act in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the companySupervise the training, managing, coaching, counseling and performance evaluation of the BOH team, all Temaki Chefs, Jr. Sous Chef, Porter / Receiver TeamWork in conjunction with BOH ManagerMaintain positive and professional relations with vendors and staffEnsure that no members of staff are permitted to work if they are not suitably dressed and groomedMaintain temperature logs and shellfish tag recordsInform Executive Sous Chef of any maintenance or repairs neededOversee methods of preparation, portion sizes and timeliness of food preparation; control food and its usage to minimize wasteEnsure that all items are prepared properly and timely for service dailyInspect food from vendors to ensure product is of the highest level of quality and consistent with requested orderConduct line checks multiple times per shift to ensure DOH compliance; Address all DOH violations immediately; Ensure that the kitchen is adequately stocked, organized and labeled per Department of Health standardsMaintain clean Facility including but not limited to the Kitchen, Dish Area, Storage Rooms, Refrigeration Units, Locker Room, et alEnsure that all daily checklists are completed by Chefs, and / or Head Temaki Chef and that all items are certifiedPromote and practice safe work habits through trainings, education and day-to-day management; Identify potential safety hazards; Follow the proper reporting procedure, conduct initial investigation and determine the root cause of safety incidents in the interest of maintaining a safe work environmentAssist ESC in training of Front of House staff as it pertains to menu and food knowledgeInspect supplies, equipment and work areas as well as observe workers and work procedures to ensure compliance to established standardsAssist ESC in maintaining kitchen equipment; schedule repairs and additional maintenance as neededAble to execute all positions’ duties and responsibilities under their purviewComplete daily product inventory and orders, ensure proper product amounts are maintained to limit waste / spoilageSupervise and facilitate end of period inventoryAdhere to all Standard Operating ProceduresAble to complete all administrative responsibilities in a time frame defined by the Corporate Chef team including, but not limited to the following :Daily Manager Log
Daily Line Checks (including Photos)InventoryOrderingEmail Confirmations / Replies (within 24 hours)Completing Tasks as Scheduled in Calendar InvitesProject Submission
Topics List for Weekly MeetingCompleting Staff Training Exercises as Defined in Training PathsCommissary Ordering (as per R365 Commissary Order SOP)Staying Up to Date on All New Policies & ProceduresREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Strong culinary skills which include :Advanced palate
Strong spatial reasoningSolid sense of timingSpeed and efficiencyFinely tuned sensory skillsExpert knife skillsExperience costing recipes and recipe inputExtensive knowledge of culinary techniques, procedures and equipmentExpert knowledge of DOH GuidelinesHighly motivated leader who leads with empathy and inspires their team to achieve a high level of performance :Able to seamlessly work with different personalities and temperaments
High attention to detail and maintains high standards for quality, cleanliness, presentation, food safety and efficiencyExceptional skill with streamlining processes and procedures from a macro and micro levelSelf-starter who takes complete ownership of their work performanceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesAbility to solve problems independently and delegate as neededProficient in Google Docs / SheetEXPERIENCE
3+ years of culinary experience required, preferably in a Sous Chef capacity or higher within a similar caliber concept