Kitchen Manager NoriNori Brookline, MA Job Details Full-time $65,000

• $85,000 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Sushi Spanish Line cook experience Fish handling Japanese cuisine Cutting English Fish processing Food allergen management Seafood Full Job Description Sous Chef

• NoriNori Location:

  Chestnut Hill / Brookline, MA

Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$65,000

• 85,000/year

Benefits:

Family meals during shifts, dining discounts off-shift About Us NoriNori is part of Notoro Group, the team behind Matsunori, Mai, and NNTK. We serve Japanese food in a lively, welcoming setting. We're looking for a Sous Chef who takes pride in making every plate as good as the last one. The Role This is a leadership role. As Sous Chef, you'll run the kitchen and its staff, from hiring and training to daily execution. You'll work alongside the Front-of-House Manager so the whole restaurant runs as one team. You set the standard in the kitchen: food quality, safe handling of raw fish, consistent plates, and a clean, organized kitchen that meets Massachusetts code. You'll lead a team that speaks both English and Spanish. What You'll Do Run the kitchen day to day, lead the line during service, and make sure every dish meets NoriNori's recipes, portions, and presentation standards Hire, train, coach, and hold kitchen staff accountable, building a team that performs consistently shift after shift Work with the Front-of-House Manager on service flow, guest experience, and communication between the kitchen and the floor Own kitchen scheduling, ordering, inventory, and food cost control Receive, inspect, break down, and store raw fish and seafood using correct temperature, labeling, and rotation (FIFO) practices Keep the kitchen clean and organized, with proper storage and sanitation in walk-ins, prep areas, and stations Keep temperature logs, cooling logs, and fish freezing and supplier records current and ready for inspection Communicate clearly with a team that speaks both English and Spanish What We're Looking For 2+ years of kitchen experience in a Japanese restaurant (required) Hands-on experience handling, cutting, and storing raw fish (required) Sushi chef experience is a plus, but not required Proven kitchen leadership, including experience hiring and training staff Ability to run a line, direct a team, and stay calm and steady during busy service A strong track record of consistency, delivering the same quality food and service every shift Sharp attention to detail in cleanliness, storage, and organization Reliable transportation to and from work Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred Able to work a Sous Chef schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs Massachusetts Requirements Massachusetts Allergen Awareness Training, or willingness to complete it Working knowledge of the MA Food Code (105 CMR 590) for raw and undercooked seafood. This includes parasite-destruction freezing records, consumer advisories, sushi rice acidification and time-as-a-control procedures, and allergen labeling Anti-choking (choke-saver) training, or willingness to complete it What We Offer $65,000

• 85,000 annual salary, based on experience Family meals during shifts Dining discounts off-shift Room to grow within a growing multi-concept restaurant group

To Apply:

Please include a résumé and a short note about your Japanese kitchen, raw fish, and kitchen leadership experience. Notoro Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$65,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person