Join the team behind one of Salt Lake City's most acclaimed dining destinations. Urban Hill is seeking a skilled, passionate Sous Chef to work alongside two-time James Beard Award finalist Executive Chef Nick Zocco in a kitchen recognized for its exceptional cuisine, genuine hospitality, and commitment to excellence. If you're looking to grow your craft in a restaurant that values innovation, mentorship, and high standards, you'll feel right at home here.
As Sous Chef, you'll help lead daily kitchen operations by collaborating with the leadership team to ensure seamless service between the front and back of house. You'll oversee recipe execution, service production, and consistency while coaching and supporting your team through every shift. We value leaders who communicate openly, encourage feedback, and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
If you take pride in the details, thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance kitchen, and want to be part of a team that's helping define Salt Lake City's dining scene, we'd love to meet you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in ensuring protein pars are met and prepared for service
- Communicate with front of house staff about the days pertinent information at daily pre-shift line up
- Expedite orders to cooks while working with FOH staff to maintain steady flow of service
- Communicate upcoming orders with food runners to ensure smooth flow of service
- Rotating shifts through all stations to cover days off for our associates
- Assist in overseeing order execution and plating to maintain quality consistencies
- Assist in daily line tastings to ensure quality and recipe consistency. Providing mentoring in recipe adjustment as needed
- Assist in closing procedures including cleaning to set up next shift for success
- Writing of prep list to communicate needs for the next day
- Check in with Dining Staff during and after service to resolve any timing and food issues in real time
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Task and Time management
- Anticipatory thinking
- Provide positive and supportive leadership in stressful situations
- Follow through on cleaning tasks
- Understanding of kitchen processes including prep sheets and ordering needs
- Team work
- Adherence to UH Commitment
CREDENTIAL AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years restaurant experience preferred
- Knowledge in protein butchering
- Experience in calling tickets and coordinating the flow of service with expo/food runners
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend, lift, push & carry heavy objects.
- Ability to carry 50 pounds
Hill Top Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Culinary: 5 years (Preferred)
- Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
