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Sushi Chef

Uchiko Houston
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/22/2025
Uchiko Houston located on Post Oak Blvd in the Galleria Area is hiring Sushi Chefs! In this role, you will serve as vital member of our team to enrich the culinary and service experience for our guests. We offer gainful employment. Sushi Chefs earn an average of $25-$35 per hour (hourly base rate tips) as well as great opportunities to grow with the organization long-term!

What you'll do in this role:

  • Acquaint yourself with our menu, current specials, and Japanese cuisine.
  • Learn and perfect your sushi techniques under the guidance of our skilled Chef teams.
  • Understand proper handling and waste reduction of product
  • Interact with guests at the sushi bar; take orders, explain dishes, and cultivate an amazing experience for yourself and the guest
  • Learn our various sushi stations and progress as your knowledge and skills grows
  • Collaborate with our teams to create dishes that will be showcased on our specials page and core menu!

What we're looking for in a Sushi Chef candidate:

  • Passion for food and beverage
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Takes initiative and has a sense of urgency
  • Communication skills and emotional intelligence
  • Embraces feedback and wants to constantly improve
  • Commitment to continuous learning and sharing
  • Lunch and Evening availability, along with weekends 
  • At least 1 year of high volume sushi experience 

Why you'll love working with us:

  • Lucrative compensation package (this is a well-tipped position)
  • Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
  • Employer Matched 401k
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
  • Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
  • 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

The Hai experience: It’s about hospitality and giving back. 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.

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

Salary : $25 - $35

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