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 Benihana’s 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 Company’s standards on food portioning, cooking methods,quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies andprocedures.
• Prepares foods inaccordance with the Company’s portions standards and recipe specificationsprior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinatingfoods.
• Adheres to theCompany’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 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