Pastry Sous Chef - Uchi Salt Lake City (Come train with us!)

Job Description:

Uchi Salt Lake City is coming soon, and we’re building our opening team now! We’re hiring an experienced Pastry Sous Chef for a permanent, full time role based in Salt Lake City, UT. If you want to help launch a restaurant with an award-winning group, and you care about craft, learning, and having a good time along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

Annual Salary: $75,000 to $80,000, depending on experience.

Uchi Salt Lake City is coming soon! Ahead of opening, selected candidates will temporarily relocate to one of our existing Uchi markets for paid training, with travel and lodging provided, before relocating permanently to Salt Lake City. Training may take place in markets such as Austin, Denver, Scottsdale, West Hollywood, or other Uchi locations.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Motivate, mentor and develop a pastry team
• Maintain the high standards in a high-volume, scratch kitchen
• Create and execute pastry menus in line with Uchi's standards and culinary vision
• Develop innovative desserts for daily service, special events, and off-site catering
• Collaborate closely with the culinary leadership team to support overall kitchen operations
• Manage ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other administrative responsibilities
• Traveling to other locations for support when needed

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in high-volume, scratch kitchens
• Have at least 1 year of culinary leadership or management experience
• Passionate about exceptional food and creating innovative hospitality experiences
• Skilled at delivering constructive feedback and developing others
• Enthusiastic about celebrating 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
• Real opportunity to grow -- we promote from within!
• 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 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.