Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short term disability insurance
accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
critical illness insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid sick time
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
dependent care benefits
employee dining discounts
Free Shift Meals
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Benihana is a renowned Japanese steakhouse restaurant chain that has carved a niche for itself in the hospitality and dining industry through its unique teppanyaki cooking style and exceptional guest experiences. Since its establishment, Benihana has become synonymous with interactive dining where chefs entertain guests with their culinary skills right at the table, creating memorable and engaging experiences. As a company, Benihana values its employees immensely, referring to them as the "secret sauce" to its success and the driving force behind its mission to create great guest memories. The company offers a vibrant and dynamic work environment where employees are... 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 including but not limited to broilers, ovens, grills, food processors, blenders and fryers
- 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 Companys standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies and procedures
- Prepares foods in accordance with the Companys portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods
- Adheres to the Companys 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
- Upon request or at the direction of the company, may be asked to photograph and/or be photographed with guests
- Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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