Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short term disability insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
employee dining discounts
Job Description
Benihana is a renowned restaurant chain known for its vibrant dining experience and exceptional Japanese cuisine. Established with a mission to create great guest memories, Benihana prides itself on employing passionate individuals who are dedicated to hospitality and culinary excellence. With a strong emphasis on a family-oriented work environment, Benihana offers a range of opportunities for growth and career advancement in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The company values its employees as its secret sauce to success and fosters a culture where hard work translates into rewarding careers rather than just jobs. Benihana offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes... 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 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
- Is knowledgeable about and complies with the Company 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
- 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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