Host - Uchi Scottsdale

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Employer matched 401(k) savings plan

Dining discounts

Job summary

Uchi Restaurants, LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona is looking for Hosts to manage reservations and create memorable guest experiences. This role includes providing cocktail service and maintaining communication with guests while they wait for their table.

Qualified candidates should possess effective communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and lift up to 50 lbs. The position offers competitive pay, including base pay plus tips, and benefits such as medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and employees.
• Able to lift and carry trays, dishes, and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations and walk-ins for the restaurant.
• Provide cocktail service while guests wait for their table.
• Communicate with the team to ensure smooth transitions during table turns.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Organizational skills

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 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 401(k) savings plan.
• Opportunity to grow – we promote from within almost exclusively.
• Dining discounts.

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.

Hai Experience

Hai Hospitality is a growing restaurant group that includes the concepts of Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. The group is based in Austin, Texas, and its Arizona and Florida locations participate in E‑Verify. It focuses on hospitality and giving back, valuing culinary innovation with an approachable vibe.

For more information, please follow the links below. If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away. E‑Verify.gov

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