About the Role
Hai Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their growing, award-winning organization. This role offers the opportunity to motivate, mentor, and develop a culinary team, manage culinary standards in a high-volume scratch kitchen, and assist with various administrative duties. Candidates must be willing to temporarily relocate for training, with lodging provided.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- High-volume kitchen management
- Food preparation
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Scheduling
- Ordering
- Customer service
Location
- Austin, TX
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Miami, FL
- Denver, CO
- Scottsdale, AZ
- West Hollywood, CA
Work Type
- Temporary relocation for training
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health services
- Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
- Dining discounts
- Spouse / Children / Family contributions towards medical premiums
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Paid Vacation
About the Company
- Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas.
- Restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro.
- Focuses on hospitality, giving back, work ethic, craft, and creativity.
- Uchi, opened in 2003, offers a non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine.
- Uchiko offers robust flavors with hints of smoke and char.
- Uchibā provides quick bites paired with Japanese cocktails in an intimate bar setting.
Equal Opportunity
- Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify.
