Front Of House Manager/ Assistant General Manager - Uchi Salt Lake City (Come train with us!)

Job summary

The manager leads daily restaurant operations, supports staff development, and ensures high standards of hospitality are maintained. They work closely with the leadership team to uphold restaurant culture and drive service excellence.

Job details

Job Description: Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for an experienced Restaurant Front of House Manager and Assistant General Managers for Uchi Salt Lake City. Hai Hospitality is an innovative and growing restaurant group with restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Miami, with new openings in Washington D.C., Newport Beach, and additional locations in Miami. We're currently offering a salary between $65,000 - $90,000 (based on experience). About the Role The Front of House Manager and Assistant General Manager both play a key leadership role in the daily operations of the restaurant. This position helps lead the service team, supports the development of staff, and ensures that every guest experience reflects Hai Hospitality’s standards of thoughtful, genuine hospitality. Our managers work closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to maintain service excellence, support team growth, and uphold the culture of the restaurant. What We Are Looking For We are looking for individuals who are creative, ambitious, and passionate about food and hospitality. We value people who care deeply about hospitality, team development, and the craft of great service. Our managers are leaders, mentors, and culture carriers for the team. As we continue to grow nationally, our managers have opportunities to build long-term careers and pursue leadership roles across our markets. Why You’ll Love Working with Us Opportunity to grow -- the majority of our leaders are promoted from within Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available Explore a new city — relocation support available for eligible candidates Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available Employer Matched 401k Savings plan Dining discounts Spouse / Children / Family contributions towards medical premiums Maternity & Paternity Leave Paid Vacation benefits Basic Qualifications Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions The Hai Experience Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It’s about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people. Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify. For more information below, please follow the links below: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away : E-verify.gov E-Verify Participation Poster Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What you’ll do

The manager leads daily restaurant operations, supports staff development, and ensures high standards of hospitality are maintained. They work closely with the leadership team to uphold restaurant culture and drive service excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in restaurant management and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional hospitality standards are required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Accident insurance • 401k savings plan • Dining discounts • Maternity leave • Paternity leave • Paid vacation • Employee assistance program • Relocation support

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Staff Development · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Restaurant management
• Team leadership
• Staff development
• Hospitality management
• Customer service
• Operations management
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Conflict resolution
• Safety compliance
• Service excellence
• Strong Work Ethic
• Community Mental Health Services
• Creativity
• Discounts And Allowances
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Leadership
• Hospitality
• Innovation
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Team Building

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Front of House Manager/Hospitality Manager
• Restaurant / Food Service Manager
• Restaurant Managers
• Food Service Managers