Host - Uchi Denver

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Dining discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, the group behind Uchi, Uchiko and Uchiba, is seeking Hosts to support service by managing reservations and walk-ins, setting guest expectations, and delivering engaging cocktail service for waiting guests. Hosts earn an average of $22 per hour (base pay $16.27/hr plus tips) and benefit from medical/dental/vision coverage, EAP, and a 401(k) with employer matching.

We value growth from within and offer dining discounts along with a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with guests and staff.
• Ability to identify safety issues and follow guidelines.
• Lift and carry trays up to 50 lbs and stock inventory.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, and reach for seating and service tasks.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Adapt to various temperatures and spaces in the restaurant.
• Move tables and chairs to reconfigure seating as needed.
• Use kitchen equipment safely (ovens, grills, knives).
• Maintain a neat workspace and proper storage.

Responsibilities

• Acquaint yourself with our menu and Japanese cuisine.
• Provide cocktail service for guests waiting for their table.
• Monitor dining room pace and coordinate with team for smooth table turns.
• Review and execute table placement and guest notes for reservations.
• Build trust with guests and keep them updated while they wait.

Skills

Guest communication

Safety awareness

Mobility & stamina

Teamwork

Standing/walking

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description: Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Hosts! In this role, you will support service by managing reservations and walk-ins, setting guest expectations, providing cocktail service for waiting guests, and creating memorable guest experiences. Hosts at Uchi earn an average of $22 per hour (base pay of $16.27 per hour plus tips).

What you’ll do in this role:

• Acquaint yourself with our menu and Japanese cuisine.
• Learn about beer, wine, and sake through peer-led beverage training and provide excellent cocktail service while guests wait for their table
• Maintain awareness of pace of dining room and communicate with team to ensure smooth transitions during table turns
• Review, plan, and execute table placement and preference for reservations, communicating guest notes with managers and servers
• Build trust with guests and keep them updated while they wait for their table

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 almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

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.

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

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.

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.

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