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About the Role

Hai Hospitality is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine for an upcoming opening in Salt Lake City. This role offers a unique opportunity to launch a new market and join a collaborative, award-winning culinary team. The position involves a hands-on training period at an existing Uchi location, with relocation support available. You will lead, coach, and develop chefs, oversee kitchen operations, and contribute to menu development through the specials program, fostering a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous evolution.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Sous Chefs and kitchen teams
Drive daily operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution
Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to inform decision-making
Oversee financial, administrative, and operational performance of the kitchen
Contribute to menu evolution through our seasonal and collaborative specials program
Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and hospitality within the team

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

Menu development
Financial acumen
Administrative acumen
Team leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Culinary skills

Location

Salt Lake City

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

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 benefits
Relocation support

About the Company

Hai Hospitality is an innovative and growing restaurant group with restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Miami.
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.
Uchi, translated from Japanese means “house”, was opened by Chef Tyson Cole in 2003 in a refurbished old home in South Austin.
Cole’s signature non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine has been warmly received by Austin’s diverse dining crowd, as well as visitors from across the country and around the globe.
Uchiko, an offshoot of Tyson Cole's original Uchi, matches its forebearer's dedication to food, design, and service but brings fire to the fore weaving together robust flavors with hints of smoke and char alongside the fresh and clean flavors that define Uchi Restaurants.
Uchibā, borrowing flavors from Uchi, delivers quick bites paired with delicious Japanese cocktails.
“bā” meaning bar in Japanese sets the tone for a smaller, more intimate bar experience with the same high-level of food, service and design you’d expect from Hai.

Equal Opportunity

Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.