Hibachi Chef

Birmingham, AL, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.00 - $28.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Uniform allowance

training programs

Job Description

Stix is a vibrant and dynamic restaurant specializing in authentic Japanese hibachi cuisine and teppanyaki-style dining experiences. Known for its high-energy atmosphere and focus on entertainment, Stix delivers not only delicious food but also a memorable social dining environment where chefs perform engaging cooking shows directly in front of guests. The company values quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction, aiming to provide a unique dining experience that combines flavorful meals with interactive entertainment. Stix employs a team of dedicated culinary professionals who are passionate about Japanese food culture and skilled in both traditional and contemporary cooking methods. The work environment is... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
previous cooking experience preferably in hibachi or Japanese cuisine
ability to perform cooking tricks and engage guests
strong communication skills
knowledge of food safety standards
ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment
flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends
ability to follow detailed instructions and portion controls
physical stamina to handle repetitive motions and lifting
willingness to maintain cleanliness and sanitation protocols

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience as a hibachi or teppanyaki chef preferred
strong knife skills and knowledge of proper meat cutting techniques
excellent customer service and communication skills
ability to perform entertaining cooking tricks confidently
knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portion guidelines accurately
team-oriented with a positive attitude

Job Duties

Prep fresh soup, salad, veggies, meats and seafood each day according to the prep list
use attention to detail while trimming and cutting steak loins according to Stix's portion and procedure
adjust pars according to level of business to maintain fresh product and manage waste
make Hibachi sauces according to Stix's recipe
label, store and rotate product correctly
deep-clean Hibachi grills after each shift and keep hoods and filters clean and shining in Hibachi dining room
maintain cleanliness of reach-in and walk-in coolers and freezers, and deep-clean Hibachi line each day
stay busy prepping and cleaning throughout shift
stay on the Hibachi line and prioritize tickets above other tasks
follow Stix's portion guide when setting up cart to order
set cart within five minutes and get out to tables quickly
greet guests with enthusiasm and make them smile and laugh
bring energy to every performance and treat customers with respect and good manners
repeat orders before beginning performance to make sure everything is right and what the customer wants
follow Stix's Hibachi cooking procedures, recipes, and portions exactly every time to ensure consistency and quality
execute spatula tricks, egg tricks, volcano onion, choo-choo train and shrimp or chicken toss with each performance
engage customers in conversation and build relationships with them
inject your own style and personality into every guest interaction
follow food safety procedures while cooking, and accommodate guests with food allergies and special modifications
provide attentive service throughout the dining experience by refilling sauces and making sure items are cooked according to customers' preferences
keep chef cart and utensils clean and sanitized
help maintain restaurant cleanliness and follow food safety procedures
complete opening, running, and closing side-work as well as daily cleaning duties

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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