Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Free Shift Meals
competitive pay
Job Description
Benihana is a well-established restaurant chain known for its unique dining experience and exceptional hospitality. The company has built a strong reputation for creating memorable guest experiences through its high-quality cuisine and engaging teppanyaki performances. With a nationwide presence, Benihana emphasizes a culture where its people are considered the 'secret sauce' to success. This culture fosters growth opportunities, career development, and a collaborative environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Benihana offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time restaurant employees, alongside voluntary insurance options and a 401(k) retirement plan for all employees.
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Job Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be able to successfully pass Benihana chef training program
- Prior experience as a chef or cook is highly desirable
- Ability to engage and entertain guests while cooking
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in work areas
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and safety procedures
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
Job Qualifications
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be able to successfully pass Benihana chef training program
- Previous experience as chef or cook highly desirable
Job Duties
- Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order
- Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous
- Readily provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being cooked or upon guest inquiries
- Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests
- Asks guests for cooking preference, as applicable, and follows guest instructions
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using a variety of kitchen equipment
- Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the manager such as cleaning of refrigeration units, gaskets, chef carts and floors
- Maintains kitchen, teppan cooking areas, kitchen equipment and ensure food storage areas are clean, sanitary and organized
- Reports any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the chief chef or manager on duty (MOD)
- Is knowledgeable about and complies with the company's standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies and procedures
- Prepares foods in accordance with the company's portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods
- Adheres to the company's guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes
- Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state and local laws
- Understands and follows FIFO method for food handling
- Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room
- Adheres to company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service
- Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with all guests
- Immediately notifies MOD when guests are not satisfied with their experience or if an accident occurs
- Participates and joins restaurant staff in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations are memorable
- Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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