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

Job Description:

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.

Annual Salary: $65,000 to $75,000, depending on experience.

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.

What you’ll do in this role:

• 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

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• 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

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

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.