Chef de Cuisine - Uchi Salt Lake City… at Hai Hospitality · Salt…

Job Description:

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to join us for our upcoming opening in Salt Lake City.

Hai Hospitality is an innovative and growing restaurant group with restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Miami, with new openings coming soon in Charlotte, Washington D.C., Bethesda, Newport Beach, and additional locations in Miami.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of launching a new market while joining a collaborative, award-winning culinary team. We are currently accepting applications for candidates who are open to temporarily relocating to train at one of our existing Uchi locations prior to opening. This hands-on training period offers the opportunity to learn directly from some of the most tenured leaders within Uchi Restaurants, building a deep understanding of our culture, systems, and standards before bringing that knowledge back to Salt Lake City.

Relocation support is available for both the training period and the move to Salt Lake City.

In this role, you’ll lead with intention—coaching and developing your chefs while driving a culture rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous evolution. You’ll oversee day-to-day kitchen operations while also contributing to menu development through our specials program, where creativity and seasonality are always at the forefront.

At Uchi Restaurants, we take pride in a culture that values craft, education, and growth—where leaders are empowered to build strong teams and create something truly memorable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Sous Chefs and kitchen teams
• Drive daily operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to inform decision-making
• Oversee financial, administrative, and operational performance of the kitchen
• Contribute to menu evolution through our seasonal and collaborative specials program
• Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and hospitality within the team

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Humble : lets their teams 'own' their wins
• Passionate : Must love good food and creating innovative hospitality experiences
• Practiced in delivering constructive feedback
• Enthusiastic and celebrational in their team's successes
• Possess Strong financial / administrative acumen

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.