Temaki Chef

Description

SUSHI HAND ROLL CHEF 

Nami Nori is looking for highly personable and energetic candidates with a passion for Japanese food. No previous Japanese culinary experience required. We will train the ideal candidates who are eager to learn more about Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques.

Nami Nori is the first to specialize in open-style sushi hand rolls in New York City. Our mission is to create a 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.

BENEFITS

• Compensation: Minimum wage + tips (approx $800-$1000 per week for full time)
• 56 hours paid time off annually
• Additional 40 hours vacation time after 2 years of employment for full-time employees
• Commuter benefits
• Pre-tax health care spending program
• Employee dining discounts at any Nami Nori location
• Additional incentives for job performance
• Opportunity to grow professionally with a growing company

If you have these qualities, we want to meet you:

• Great passion for cooking and hospitality
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Flexible availability (able to work nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Exceptional team player
• 1+ year of general restaurant experience (preferred not required)

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Location is in Montclair, NJ

Responsible for making sushi hand rolls for dine-in and take out guests. Interacts directly with guests to enhance their dining experience.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Requirements

• Passion for Japanese Food
• Customer Service Skills
• Eagerness to Learn Japanese Ingredients and Cooking Techniques
• Adaptability to New Culinary Techniques
• Great Passion for Cooking and Hospitality
• Team Collaboration
• Positive Attitude
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Work Ethic
• Time Management
• Flexible Availability (Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Excellent Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to Multitask
• Cultural Awareness of Japanese Cuisine
• Exceptional Team Player
• Creativity in Food Preparation
• 1+ Year of General Restaurant Experience
• Willingness to Accept Feedback
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Reliability
• Passion for Learning
• Commute to Montclair NJ