Sushi Chef - Uchi Houston

Uchi Restaurants, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Matched 401k Savings plan

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality, a multi-concept restaurant group, is seeking Sushi Chefs to join the team. You will learn and perfect high-quality sushi techniques while engaging guests at the sushi bar and contributing to an exceptional dining experience across Uchi/Uchiko/Uchiba concepts.

Our program emphasizes growth, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within the company.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and beverage demonstrated in team settings.
• Ability to collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Positive attitude, solution-oriented and energetic.
• Self-motivated with self-awareness and growth mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Shows initiative and a sense of urgency in tasks.
• Strong communication and emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge.
• Maintains a good sense of humor in busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine.
• Learn and perfect sushi techniques under our Chef teams' guidance.
• Understand proper handling and waste reduction of product.
• Interact with guests at the sushi bar; take orders, explain dishes, and cultivate an amazing guest experience.
• Learn our sushi stations and progress in knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with teams to create dishes for specials and core menu.

Skills

Passion for food and beverage

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

Initiative & urgency

Communication & EI

Learning mindset

Good sense of humor

Job description

Job Description: Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for Sushi Chefs.

In this role, you will serve as vital member of our team to enrich the culinary and service experience for our guests.

We offer gainful employment (Sushi Chefs make $25-$30 per hour including tips) as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term!

What you'll do in this role:

Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine.

Learn and perfect your sushi techniques under the guidance of our skilled Chef teams.

Understand proper handling and waste reduction of product

Interact with guests at the sushi bar; take orders, explain dishes, and cultivate an amazing experience for yourself and the guest

Learn our various sushi stations and progress as your knowledge and skills grows

Collaborate with our teams to create dishes that will be showcased on our specials page and core menu!

What we're looking for in a Sushi Chef candidate:

• Passion for food and beverage
• Teamwork, humility, and collaboration
• Positive attitude, solution-oriented
• Self-motivated and self-aware
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Takes initiative and has a sense of urgency
• Communication skills and emotional intelligence
• Embraces feedback and wants to constantly improveCommitment to continuous learning and sharing
• Good sense of humor

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

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 across 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. We're happy you're here.