Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $29.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
Traditional 401k plan
Roth 401k plan
employee dining discounts
Paid sick time
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
dependent care benefits
Free Shift Meals
competitive pay
Job Description
Benihana is a renowned dining establishment specializing in Japanese cuisine, famous for its unique hibachi-style dining experience where skilled chefs entertain guests by cooking meals directly in front of them. Established as a leader in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Benihana has built a reputation not only on delicious food but also on delivering memorable customer experiences. With locations across various states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., the company is committed to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for its employees. Benihana is known for its strong... 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
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 interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous
- Provides guests with information about foods as they are being cooked or upon guest inquiries
- Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests
- Asks guests for cooking preference and follows guest instructions
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables using kitchen equipment
- Performs shift opening and closing duties such as cleaning refrigeration units and floors
- Maintains kitchen and cooking areas clean, sanitary, and organized
- Reports any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to manager on duty
- Adheres to company standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, and policies
- Prepares foods according to portion standards and recipe specifications
- Adheres to guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes
- Handles, stores, labels and rotates foods properly in accordance with health and safety laws
- Uses knives and utensils to prepare food
- Adheres to guidelines on alcoholic beverage service
- Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with guests
- Notifies manager on duty when guests are unsatisfied or accidents occur
- Participates in special occasion celebrations and may photograph or be photographed with guests
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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