Teppan Chef

At Benihana, your hard work is more than just a job, it's a career opportunity. It's a building block to a successful future in the world of business and hospitality.

Our people are our secret sauce to our success and mission of Creating Great Guest Memories. We are always looking for individuals who have what it takes to grow with us and share in our success.

Here are some of the sizzling benefits of working for us:

• Training: At Benihana your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals. You'll learn how to deliver an experience. We offer a 5-week paid training course.
• Fun working environment: You will work in a a caring environment where you are highly valued and will have the opportunity to continue to develop and grow.
• Free shift meals: We believe in coming together as a family and want you to be able to enjoy a great meal. We provide all of our employees a free shift meal, every day.
• Benefits are important: We know how important it is to take care of yourself and your family. We offer a full benefits suite that includes 401K, and Medical, Vision and Dental for you and your family.
• Competitive Pay: Along with a competitive paycheck, you will have an opportunity to be well rewarded. *This position is eligible for tips!*

Position Summary:

Responsiblefor engaging, entertaining, interacting and providing a unique diningexperience to guests. Primarily works infront of restaurant while cooking and preparing hot meals on hibachi tablesdirectly in front of guests. Ensurescorrect food portions are being cooked and maintains the kitchen areas andhibachi tables clean and sanitized. Prepares and sets up food for cooking and side orders.

Essential Functions andResponsibilities:

In accordancewith Benihanas service and cooking procedures:

• Greets and welcomesguests within 15 minutes of their teppan order(s).
• Performs acooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests isappropriate and courteous.
• Readilyprovides guests with information about Benihana foods as they are being cookedor upon guest inquiries.
• Responds promptly andcourteously to guest requests
• Asks guests for cookingpreference, as applicable, and follows guest instructions.
• Prepares a variety ofmeats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using avariety of kitchen equipment (including but not limited to broilers, ovens,grills, food processors, blenders and fryers).
• Performs shift openingand closing duties as assigned by the manager such as cleaning of refrigerationunits, 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 tothe chief chef or manager on duty (MOD).
• Is knowledgeable aboutand complies with the Companys standards on food portioning, cooking methods,quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies andprocedures.
• Prepares foods inaccordance with the Companys portions standards and recipe specificationsprior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinatingfoods.
• Adheres to theCompanys 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 foodhandling.
• Uses knives, handtools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat,maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for thedining room.
• Adheres to Companyguidelines on alcoholic beverage service.
• Presents a clean andneat appearance and uses a courteous manner with all guests.
• Immediately notifiesMOD when guests are not satisfied with their experience or if an accidentoccurs.
• Participatesand joins restaurant staff in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations arememorable. Upon request or at the direction of the company, may be asked tophotograph and/or be photographed with guests.
• Performsother duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Education/Experience:

• Musthave a High School diploma or GED.
• Must beable to successfully pass Benihana chef training program
• Previousexperience as chef or cook highly desirable