Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
paid training program
fun working environment
Free Shift Meals
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
competitive pay
Tips
Job Description
Benihana is a renowned Japanese restaurant chain known for delivering a unique and entertaining dining experience. Founded in 1964, Benihana has grown to become a leader in the hospitality and restaurant industry, offering guests not just meals, but memorable culinary performances and impeccable service. The company is celebrated for its innovative teppanyaki-style cooking where chefs prepare meals directly in front of guests on hibachi grills, turning dinner into a captivating culinary show. Benihana emphasizes a culture of continuous learning, career growth, and high standards of food quality and customer service. As a hospitality-driven enterprise, the company fosters a welcoming and... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- Ability to engage with guests and perform cooking shows
- Must adhere to company food safety and portioning guidelines
- Availability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of Benihana chef training program
- Previous experience as chef or cook highly desirable
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment
- Basic proficiency with kitchen equipment and culinary techniques
Job Duties
- Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order
- Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring appropriate and courteous interaction with guests
- 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 preferences and follows instructions
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using kitchen equipment
- Performs shift opening and closing duties such as cleaning refrigeration units and floors
- Maintains kitchen, cooking areas, and equipment clean and organized
- Ensures compliance with portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes and service cycle
- Prepares foods according to portion standards prior to cooking including battering, breading, seasoning and marinating
- Adheres to food presentation and garnishing guidelines
- Handles and rotates food properly according to safety standards and FIFO method
- Uses tools and equipment to portion, cut, and prepare food
- Adheres to alcoholic beverage service guidelines
- Presents a clean and neat appearance
- Notifies manager on duty of guest dissatisfaction or accidents
- Participates in special occasion celebrations for guests
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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