Sous /Executive Sous Chef - Uchi West Hollywood

Uchi Restaurants • West Hollywood, CA

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About The Position

Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for an experienced Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef at Uchi West Hollywood. The role is part of a growing, award-winning restaurant organization that emphasizes craft, continuing education, career advancement, and a vibrant workplace culture.

The chef will motivate, mentor, and develop a culinary team of cooks and chefs; manage culinary standards in a high-volume, high-standard scratch kitchen; assist and work across kitchen stations; and cook in a modern kitchen. The position also handles ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other administrative duties.

The position requires effective communication, attention to safety, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment. Physical duties include lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, bending, stooping, reaching, and moving objects. Employees may work in hot and cold temperatures, close to coworkers, and around food odors and potential allergens. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Experience in high-volume kitchen management.
• A passion for good food and creating innovative hospitality experiences.
• Experience delivering constructive feedback.
• An enthusiastic approach to celebrating team successes.
• A strong work ethic.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and other employees.
• Ability to detect safety issues and comply with safety guidelines and standards.
• Ability to lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 pounds, and to stock and restock inventory.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, and reach; and lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and in both hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and knives, safely and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain an organized workspace and respond quickly and efficiently to customer needs.
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers and tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors.
• Ability to maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming.
• Ability to understand directives and communicate effectively with leadership and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, mentor, and develop a culinary team of cooks and chefs.
• Manage overall culinary standards in a high-volume, high-standard scratch kitchen.
• Assist and work across all kitchen stations.
• Cook food in a modern kitchen.
• Handle ordering, scheduling, inventory, and other administrative duties.
• Follow safety guidelines and standards, use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, and maintain a neat, organized workspace.
• Communicate effectively with guests, leadership, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services.
• Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Opportunity for career growth; the company promotes from within almost exclusively.
• Dining discounts.
• Spouse, children, and family contributions toward medical premiums.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid vacation benefits.

What This Job Offers

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