Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef - Uchi Salt Lake City - COME TRAIN WITH US!

Job summary

The Sous Chef will motivate and develop the culinary team while managing high-volume kitchen standards and daily operations. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory, scheduling, and ensuring consistent food quality across all kitchen stations.

Job details

Job Description: Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef for our soon to open Uchi Salt Lake City. If you're searching for your next opportunity and want to join a growing, award-winning organization, we invite you to apply. We at Uchi Restaurants pride ourselves on our vibrant culture; a culture of craft, continuing education, career advancement, and a whole lot of fun! We're offering an annual salary range of $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 based on experience. Uchi Salt Lake City is coming soon! We are currently accepting applications for candidates who can temporarily relocate to one of our existing markets to train with us (lodging included). Training available in Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Miami, FL, Denver, CO, Scottsdale, AZ, West Hollywood, CA. What you’ll do in this role: Motivate, mentor and develop a culinary team comprised of cooks and chefs Manage the overall culinary standards in a high volume/high standard scratch kitchen Assist and float through all kitchen stations Cook great food in a modern kitchen Ordering/scheduling/inventory and various other admin duties We’re looking for individuals who are: Experienced in high-volume kitchen management Passionate: Must love good food and creating innovative hospitality experiences Practiced in delivering constructive feedback Enthusiastic and celebrational in their team's successes Possess a strong work ethic Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available Employer Matched 401k Savings plan Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within! 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 Sous Chef will motivate and develop the culinary team while managing high-volume kitchen standards and daily operations. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory, scheduling, and ensuring consistent food quality across all kitchen stations.

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in high-volume kitchen management and a strong passion for culinary excellence. The role requires the physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Staff Development · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary management
• Team leadership
• Mentoring
• Inventory management
• Scheduling
• Food safety
• High-volume kitchen operations
• Menu execution
• Staff development
• Kitchen administration
• Quality control
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Professional grooming
• Safety compliance
• Constructive Feedback
• Strong Work Ethic
• Administrative Functions
• Kitchen Management
• Community Mental Health Services
• Creativity
• Discounts And Allowances
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Restaurant Operation
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Executive Sous Chef
• Executive Chef
• Chefs
• Chefs and Head Cooks