Head Sushi Chef - Uchi Newport - (Train with us at Uchi WeHo!)

Hai Hospitality•West Hollywood, CA

22h•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for an experienced Head Sushi Chef for Uchi Newport. 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 whole lot of fun! Uchi Newport is coming soon! We are currently accepting applications for candidates who can temporarily relocate to train with us at Uchi West Hollywood (lodging included). Location: Newport Beach, CA (train in West Hollywood, CA) Compensation: We're offering $20/hr + tips ($40/hr non-tipped admin rate) 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. We hire the best to create the best. Hai Hospitality is a growing restaurant group that includes the concepts of Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and LORO. We have a passion for creating food using the highest quality ingredients in ways that defy expectations. Our teams 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 other cool, passionate people. We value culinary innovation with an approachable vibe.

Requirements

Experienced as a high-volume sushi chef
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
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

Responsibilities

Motivate, mentor and develop a culinary team comprised of Sushi Chefs
Manage the overall culinary standards in a high volume/high standard scratch kitchen