Sous / Executive Sous Chef

5w1 month ago

Hai Hospitality

Houston, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $75,000

About this role

Hai Hospitality is seeking an experienced Sous / Executive Sous Chef for Uchi Nashville, opening soon. Selected candidates will temporarily relocate to an existing market for training, with lodging provided, in a culture of craft, continuing education, and career advancement.

In this role, you will motivate, mentor, and develop a culinary team while managing overall standards in a high-volume scratch kitchen. You will float through all stations, cook great food, and handle ordering, scheduling, and inventory alongside administrative duties.

The team thrives on delivering innovative hospitality experiences in a modern kitchen environment. You will work with passionate individuals who love good food, give constructive feedback, and celebrate each other's successes with a strong work ethic.

Hai Hospitality promotes from within almost exclusively, offering real growth opportunities across its award-winning concepts including Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. This is a chance to build a long-term culinary career with a vibrant, growing organization.

Requirements

Experienced in high-volume kitchen management
Passionate about good food and creating innovative hospitality experiences
Practiced in delivering constructive feedback
Enthusiastic and celebrational in team successes
Possess a strong work ethic
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and restock inventory
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and use kitchen equipment safely

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 float through all kitchen stations as needed
Cook great food in a modern kitchen
Handle ordering, scheduling, and inventory along with other administrative duties
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards