Server / Bartender / Server Assistant - Uchi Newport Beach

LORO; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

EAP program

401k match

Growth opportunities

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality's Uchi Newport Beach location seeks servers, server assistants, and bartenders to deliver polished hospitality on Mariner’s Mile. Orientation is slated for late November with a planned opening in December 2026.

Servers and bartenders earn an average of $1000+/week; compensation is $16.90/hr + tips. Hai Hospitality offers medical/dental/vision insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program, employer-matched 401(k) Savings plan, growth opportunities, and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Excellent guest communication and service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand long hours.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends.

Skills

Guest communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

Ovens

Grills

Knives

Job description

Job Description:

Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for Server, Server Assistant and Bartender for our Uchi Newport Beach location!

Located on Mariner’s Mile, orientation is slated to begin end of November with a planned opening in late December 2026!

Servers and bartenders earn an average of $1000+/ week.

Server Assistants earn an average of $750+/week.

COMPENSATION: $16.90/hr + tips

LOCATION: Uchi Newport (2510 West Coast Highway)

*Must be able to work a minimum of 4 days/weekand have availability for mornings, nights and weekends.

Who We Are:

Uchi, ‘house’ in Japanese, was founded by James Beard Award–winning Chef Tyson Cole. A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non-traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase — creating an experience that is both unexpected and unforgettable.

Hai Hospitalityis an exciting, multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our award-winning restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro in Austin, Texas; Uchi, Uchiko, and Loro Houston; Uchi, Uchiba, Uchiko, and Loro Dallas; and Uchi in Denver, Miami, LA, and Scottsdale.

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!
• 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

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:

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