Hibachi Show Chef — Front-Row Guest Experience

Benihana - Anaheim; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-week paid training

Free shift meals

Full benefits: 401K, Medical, Vision,

Dental

Job summary

Benihana - Anaheim seeks a hibachi chef to entertain guests, cook on the teppan and ensure food is prepared to Benihana standards. The role centers on engaging guests, performing cooking shows and delivering memorable dining experiences.

You will work in front of guests, manage food preparation, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment while following recipes and portion guidelines. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth and tips.

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

Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order(s).
• Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous.
• Reads guests 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.
• 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.
• 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, handtools, 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Pass Benihana chef training program

Previous experience as chef or cook desirable

Job description

Benihana - Anaheim seeks a hibachi chef to entertain guests, cook on the teppan and ensure food is prepared to Benihana standards. The role centers on engaging guests, performing cooking shows and delivering memorable dining experiences.

You will work in front of guests, manage food preparation, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment while following recipes and portion guidelines. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth and tips.