Teppan Chef

Benihana - Cincinnati I • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Teppan Chef at Benihana is responsible for providing an engaging and entertaining dining experience for guests while cooking and preparing meals on hibachi tables. This role involves direct interaction with customers, ensuring food quality and safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to successfully pass Benihana chef training program.
• Previous experience as a chef or cook is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order(s).
• Perform a cooking show for assigned tables, ensuring appropriate and courteous interaction with guests.
• Provide guests with information about Benihana foods during cooking or upon inquiry.
• Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests and follow their cooking preferences.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using various kitchen equipment.
• Perform shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the manager, including cleaning refrigeration units and chef carts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen, teppan cooking areas, and food storage areas.
• Report kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the chief chef or manager on duty.
• Comply with the Company's standards on food portioning, cooking methods, and quality standards.
• Prepare foods according to the Company's portion standards and recipe specifications.
• Adhere to guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes.
• Handle, store, label, and rotate foods properly in accordance with public health safety laws.
• Understand and follow FIFO method for food handling.
• Use knives and kitchen tools to prepare food for the dining room.
• Adhere to Company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service.
• Present a clean and neat appearance and use courteous manners with all guests.
• Notify MOD immediately when guests are not satisfied or if an accident occurs.
• Participate in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations are memorable.
• Photograph and/or be photographed with guests upon request or direction from the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Free shift meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED