Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
401k plan
employee dining discounts
Complimentary onsite meals
Paid sick time
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Benihana is a renowned restaurant chain famous for its unique approach to dining, combining entertainment and culinary expertise to create memorable guest experiences. Established with the mission of Creating Great Guest Memories, Benihana has grown into an iconic brand in the world of hospitality by emphasizing quality service, engaging performances, and delicious food. The company values its employees as the core of its success, referring to them as the 'secret sauce' behind its achievements. Benihana is committed to fostering career growth and development opportunities for its team members, promoting a supportive and dynamic working environment.
Joining Benihana means bec... Show More
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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
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Must comply with health and safety regulations
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Must be at least 18 years old
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
- Strong guest-service and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to perform cooking shows and interact with guests
- Competency in using kitchen equipment and utensils
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
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
- Provides guests with information about Benihana foods during cooking or upon inquiry
- Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests
- Asks guests for cooking preferences and follows guest instructions
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using kitchen equipment including broilers, ovens, grills, food processors, blenders, and fryers
- Performs shift opening and closing duties such as cleaning refrigeration units, gaskets, chef carts, and floors
- Maintains kitchen and teppan cooking areas, equipment, and food storage cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
- Reports kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the chief chef or manager on duty
- Complies with company standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, and service cycle
- Prepares foods according to portion standards and recipe specifications, including battering, breading, seasoning, and marinating
- Adheres to food presentation and garnish guidelines
- Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods according to health safety, state and local laws
- Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to prepare food
- Adheres to company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service
- Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses courteous manner with guests
- Notifies the manager on duty of unsatisfied guests or accidents
- Ensures guest special occasion celebrations are memorable and participates as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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