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

Uchi Restaurants•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchiba) is accepting applications for an experienced Pastry Sous Chef to join the opening team at Uchi Salt Lake City! If you're searching for your next opportunity and want to join a growing, award-winning organization, we invite you to apply. At Uchi, we pride ourselves on our vibrant culture of craft, continuous learning, career advancement, and a whole lot of fun. Uchi Salt Lake City is coming soon! We are currently accepting applications from candidates who are able to temporarily relocate to one of our existing Uchi markets for paid training with travel and lodging provided. Training may take place in markets such as Austin, Denver, Scottsdale, West Hollywood, or other Uchi locations.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

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 Hai Hospitality'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
Ability to travel to other locations for support