Chef de Cuisine - Uchi Nashville; Train

Job Description:

Hai Hospitality (Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba) is accepting applications for an experienced Chef de Cuisine for Uchi Nashville. If you’re searching for your next opportunity and want to join a growing, award-winning organization, we invite you to apply. In this role, you’ll provide coaching, leadership, and support to your chefs and kitchen teams to achieve their highest potential. In addition to day‑to‑day operations, you’ll organize the conception and evolution of the restaurant’s dishes through our specials program.

Uchi Nashville is coming soon! We are currently accepting applications for candidates who can temporarily relocate to one of our existing markets to train with us (lodging included). Training available in Austin, TX (preferred), Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Miami, FL, Denver, CO, Scottsdale, AZ, West Hollywood, CA.

• Provide guidance and leadership to Sous Chefs
• Monitor and analyze unit KPIs – operational, financial, and administrative oversight and guidance
• Engage and enrich kitchen teams

• Humble – let 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

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer matched 401(k) 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
• Cell phone stipend

• 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

Hai Hospitality is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E‑Verify.