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

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support (eligible)

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager and Assistant General Manager for Uchi Salt Lake City. The role leads the service team, supports staff development, and ensures guest experiences reflect Hai Hospitality’s thoughtful, genuine hospitality. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $90,000 based on experience and location.

We value hospitality-driven leaders who mentor teams, uphold safety standards, and contribute to a culture of excellence as the company expands across markets.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with guests and staff.
• Ability to lead a team and develop staff.
• Focus on hospitality and guest experience.
• Ability to identify safety issues and follow guidelines.
• Capacity to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-of-house team to ensure guest experience meets Hai Hospitality standards.
• Support development of staff and uphold service culture across venues.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Assistant GM to maintain service excellence.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Safety and compliance

Team development

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.

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.

Uchi. Uchiko. Uchiba. One House, Standing together. Uchi, translated from Japanese means “house”, was opened by Chef Tyson Cole in 2003 in a refurbished old home in South Austin. Since then, 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. We're happy you're here.