Teppan Chef

Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Training

fun working environment

Free Shift Meals

401k

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

competitive pay

Job Description

Benihana is a renowned and innovative restaurant chain famous for its unique teppanyaki dining experience, where skilled chefs cook meals directly in front of guests at hibachi tables. Founded on the concept of creating not just meals but memorable dining experiences, Benihana operates in the hospitality and dining industry with numerous locations across the world. The company emphasizes a culture centered around its employees, considering them the key to its success and core to its mission of Creating Great Guest Memories. This focus on staff development and guest satisfaction makes Benihana a sought-after employer in the hospitality sector.

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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
Ability to greet and interact with guests courteously
Knowledge of proper food handling and safety regulations
Ability to perform physical tasks related to cooking and cleaning
Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of Benihana chef training program
Previous experience as a chef or cook highly desirable
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to entertain and engage guests effectively
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Physical stamina for standing and performing cooking tasks
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment
Team collaboration skills

Job Duties

Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan orders
Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous
Provides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being cooked 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
Performs shift opening and closing duties such as cleaning refrigeration units, gaskets, chef carts, and floors
Maintains kitchen, teppan cooking areas, kitchen equipment and food storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized
Reports kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty
Complies with company standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, and service
Prepares foods according to portion standards and recipe specifications including battering, breading, seasoning and marinating
Adheres to guidelines on food presentation and garnishes
Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly following health and safety laws and FIFO method
Uses knives, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, chill, freeze or prepare food
Adheres to company policies on alcoholic beverage service
Presents a clean and neat appearance and courteous manner
Notifies manager immediately if guests are not satisfied or if accidents occur
Participates in guest special occasion celebrations
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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