Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
fun working environment
Free Shift Meals
401k
Medical
Vision
Dental
competitive pay
Job Description
Benihana is a renowned hospitality company specializing in Japanese cuisine, known for its exceptional dining experiences where guests enjoy freshly prepared meals from skilled chefs. Celebrated for its unique teppanyaki-style cooking, Benihana offers more than just food; it provides an interactive and enjoyable atmosphere that combines culinary art with entertainment. Established with a commitment to excellence, Benihana continuously innovates while maintaining a family-friendly environment where employees are valued as essential contributors to the company’s ongoing success. The company prides itself on its culture of respect, growth opportunities, and dedication to creating memorable guest experiences, making it a sought-after employer in... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must successfully pass the company's sushi chef training program
- Previous experience as sushi chef highly desirable
- Culinary degree a plus
- Approved food handling training as required by local laws
Job Qualifications
- Must successfully pass the company's sushi chef training program and cooking procedures
- Previous experience as sushi chef highly desirable
- Culinary degree a plus
- Approved food handling training as required by local laws
Job Duties
- Greet and welcome guests upon arrival to the sushi bar/lounge area
- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using kitchen equipment including broilers, ovens, grills, and fryers
- Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests and provide information about food
- Ensure guests are satisfied with food quality and service
- Perform shift opening and closing duties including cleaning neta cases, cutting boards, equipment, and floors
- Comply with company standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen recipes, safety and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
- Maintain kitchen, cooking areas, sushi counters, kitchen equipment, refrigeration units and food storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized
- Report any kitchen/sushi equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty and head sushi chef
- Adhere to company guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes
- Properly handle ready to eat food served raw
- Handle, store, label, and rotate foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state, and local laws
- Follow Ecosure best practices for food handling and storage
- Use knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food
- Keep head sushi chef informed of inventories and report defective products or equipment issues
- Present a clean and neat appearance and use a courteous manner with all guests
- Notify manager on duty when guests are not satisfied or if an accident occurs
- Adhere to company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service
- Assist with sushi item preparation and sushi helpers as required
- Participate in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations are memorable
- May be asked to photograph or be photographed with guests upon request
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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