Line Cook (Full Time, Benefits, 401k)

Uchi is hiring Line Cooks for our new restaurant located in Old Town!In this role, you will serve as vital member of our kitchen team to create amazing dining experiences for our guests.

We offer gainful employment as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term!

We're offering an hourly range between $20-22 per hour based on experience.

Who we are :

Uchi, "house" in Japanese, is founded by James Beard Award winning Chef Tyson Cole. A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and a seasonal omakase.

Hai Hospitality is an exciting, multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our award-winning restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, TX;

and Uchi in Denver, Miami, and West Hollywood.

What we're looking for in a Line Cook candidate :

• Passion for good food
• Teamwork, humility, and collaboration
• Positive attitude
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Takes initiative and has a sense of urgency
• Restaurant experience is preferred but not required

Why you'll love working with us :

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employer Matched 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Wine / Beer / Sake purchase program at wholesale prices and wine of the month club
• Continuing education reimbursement sommelier, cicerone, sake professional
• In house stage program We pay you to go stage in other restaurants!
• Opportunity to grow we promote from within almost exclusively
• Knife reimbursement program and knife sharpening opportunities
• Unique and inclusive specials tasting process
• Cultural Ambassador trips to other stores to learn and teach
• Daily family meal provided for all employees
• Dining Discounts and monthly dining stipends
• Referral bonuses and incentives for being a great teammate

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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.
• Keep a near 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
21 days ago