Sous /Executive Sous Chef - Uchi West Hollywood

Hai Hospitality Group, LLC; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Employee assistance program

401k plan with employer match

Dining discounts

Paid vacation

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Job summary

Hai Hospitality Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef for our high-volume kitchens (Uchi/Uchiko/Uchiba). You will lead and mentor a culinary team, ensure top-notch standards, and contribute to a vibrant hospitality culture.

This role involves staffing, inventory, and admin duties, while cooking great food in a modern kitchen. We value growth from within and offer comprehensive benefits and 401k matching; join us to advance your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cooks and chefs in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to uphold culinary standards in a high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership and feedback skills.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, mentor and develop a culinary team comprised of cooks and chefs.
• Manage the overall culinary standards in a high volume/high standard scratch kitchen.
• Assist and float through all kitchen stations.
• Cook great food in a modern kitchen.
• Ordering/scheduling/inventory and various other admin duties.

Skills

High-volume kitchen management

Culinary leadership

Mentoring and development

Food safety & sanitation

Effective communication

Adaptability under pressure

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Job Description:

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchiba) is accepting applications for an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef . If you're searching for your next opportunity and want to join a growing, award-winning organization, we invite you to apply. We at Uchi Restaurants pride ourselves on our vibrant culture; a culture of craft, continuing education, career advancement, and a whole lot of fun!

What you'll do in this role:

• Motivate, mentor and develop a culinary team comprised of cooks and chefs
• Manage the overall culinary standards in a high volume/high standard scratch kitchen
• Assist and float through all kitchen stations
• Cook great food in a modern kitchen
• Ordering/scheduling/inventory and various other admin duties

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in high-volume kitchen management
• Passionate : Must love good food and creating innovative hospitality experiences
• Practiced in delivering constructive feedback
• Enthusiastic and celebrational in their team's successes
• Possess a strong work ethic

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.

Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify. For more information below, please follow the links below:

• If you havetheright to work, don't let anyonetakeit away :E-verify.gov (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf)
• E-VerifyParticipation Poster (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)

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