Executive Sous Chef - Uchiko Austin

Hai Hospitality • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Uchiko Austin is accepting applications for an experienced 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 lot of fun!

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
• 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

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed