Sous /Executive Sous Chef - Uchi West Hollywood

About the role

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchiba) is seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef to join their dynamic team. As part of a growing, award-winning organization, this role offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive, fun work environment.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Able to lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Able 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
• 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

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Additional Information

Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, please visit the provided links.