Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Kitchen

Haihospitality; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Matched 401k Savings plan

Dining discounts

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef for Uchi Salt Lake City. Join a growing, award-winning organization with a culture of craft, education, and advancement. Relocation training with lodging is available in our established markets.

You will mentor and develop a culinary team, uphold high-volume kitchen standards, and handle inventory, scheduling, and on-the-floor leadership in a fast-paced modern kitchen. This full-time role offers strong compensation.

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

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

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Station versatility

Culinary skills

Inventory management

Job description

Hai Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef for Uchi Salt Lake City. Join a growing, award-winning organization with a culture of craft, education, and advancement. Relocation training with lodging is available in our established markets.

You will mentor and develop a culinary team, uphold high-volume kitchen standards, and handle inventory, scheduling, and on-the-floor leadership in a fast-paced modern kitchen. This full-time role offers strong compensation.