Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Traditional 401(k) plan
Roth 401(k) plan
employee dining discounts
Complimentary onsite meals
Paid sick time
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
dependent care benefits
Free Shift Meals
competitive pay
training program
Job Description
Benihana is a distinguished and renowned restaurant chain specializing in Japanese cuisine, specifically teppanyaki-style dining. Founded in 1964, Benihana has grown into a global hospitality brand celebrated for providing a unique dining experience that combines skilled culinary arts with engaging entertainment. The company boasts a rich legacy of offering guests not just meals but memorable moments through interactive cooking shows performed by expert chefs directly at the hibachi table. This immersive style of dining has contributed significantly to Benihana's reputation as a leader in the casual dining industry. As a company, Benihana prioritizes its people, referring to them as the... 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 Company's 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
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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