Chef de Cuisine - Uchi Nashville (Come Train with us!)

Uchi Restaurants•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for an experienced Chef de Cuisine for Uchi Nashville. If you're searching for your next opportunity and want to join a growing, award-winning organization, we invite you to apply! In this role, you'll provide coaching, leadership, and support to your chefs and kitchen teams to achieve their highest potential. In addition to day-to-day operations, you’ll organize the conception and evolution of the restaurant’s dishes through our specials program. We at Uchi Restaurants pride ourselves on our vibrant culture; a culture of craft, continuing education, career advancement, and a whole lot of fun! Uchi Nashville is coming soon! We are currently accepting applications for candidates who can temporarily relocate to one of our existing markets to train with us (lodging included). Training available in Austin, TX (preferred), Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Miami, FL, Denver, CO, Scottsdale, AZ, West Hollywood, CA.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
Possess Strong financial / administrative acumen

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and leadership to Sous Chefs
Monitor and analyze unit KPI's
Operational, financial, and administrative oversight and guidance
Engagement and enrichment of kitchen teams
Organize the conception and evolution of the restaurant’s dishes through our specials program.