Namiro Sushi | Southampton, NY
Namiro Sushi is looking for an exceptional Lead Sushi Chef to help lead one of the Hamptons' fastest-growing Japanese restaurants. We're building something special—a restaurant driven by quality, precision, hospitality, and an obsessive attention to detail.
If you're a leader who takes pride in your craft, enjoys mentoring others, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the sushi bar.
- Maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Train, coach, and develop sushi chefs and apprentices.
- Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.
- Monitor inventory, ordering, and product quality.
- Minimize waste while maintaining premium standards.
- Work closely with ownership and management to develop seasonal features and new menu items.
- Foster a positive, professional, team-first culture.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional sushi experience.
- Previous leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knife skills and fish fabrication experience.
- Extensive knowledge of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume restaurant.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Passion for hospitality and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance bonus opportunities.
- Housing assistance available for qualified candidates.
- Paid vacation.
- Year-round employment.
- Opportunity for career advancement as our company continues to grow.
- Supportive ownership that invests in its people.
We're looking for someone who doesn't just make sushi—they build teams, create memorable guest experiences, and set the standard every single day.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
