Job Description:

Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for an experienced General Manager for Uchi 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, Bethesda, Newport Beach, and additional locations in Miami.

About the Role

The General Manager is the driving force behind the overall success of the restaurant, leading operations, financial performance, team development, and guest experience. This role is responsible for building a high-performing leadership team, cultivating a culture rooted in accountability and hospitality, and ensuring every detail reflects Hai Hospitality’s standards of excellence.

Our General Managers partner closely with culinary and operations leadership to create memorable guest experiences, develop future leaders, and guide the restaurant through continued growth and success.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking leaders who are ambitious, emotionally intelligent, and deeply passionate about hospitality. Successful candidates bring a strong operational mindset, a talent for developing people, and the ability to inspire teams in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Our General Managers are culture carriers, strategic thinkers, and hands-on leaders who lead by example. As Hai Hospitality continues to expand nationally, this role offers the opportunity to build a long-term career and grow into senior leadership positions across our markets.

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.