Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef - LORO Houston

Hai Hospitality Group, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Matched 401k

Dining Discounts

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Paid Vacation benefits

Job summary

Hai Hospitality Group, LLC's Houston Heights location is seeking a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef who is collaborative, passionate, humble, and eager to grow with us.

In this role you will provide guidance to cooks, monitor KPI’s, and engage the kitchen team while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. We value leaders who empower their teams and drive hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cooks and kitchen staff.
• Ability to monitor safety and quality standards.
• Comfort with fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Strong communication with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to cooks and kitchen staff.
• Learn to monitor and analyze unit KPI’s
• Engage and enrich the kitchen teams

Skills

Leadership

KPI analysis

Team engagement

Job description

Job Description:

Hai Hospitality and LORO, an Asian Smokehouse & Bar is seeking a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef for our Houston Heights location. We’re seeking a chef who is collaborative, passionate, humble, and eager to grow with us!

Salary range $65K-$80K per year.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Provide guidance and leadership to cooks and kitchen staff.


• Learn to monitor and analyze unit KPI’s


• Engage and enrich the kitchen teams

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Humble : lets their teams 'own' their wins


• Passionate : Must love good food and creating innovative hospitality experiences


• Practiced in delivering constructive feedback


• Enthusiastic and celebrational in their team's successes


• Strong financial / administrative acumen


• Proven success in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

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


• 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.

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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.