Chef Works Jobs in Poway, CA (NOW HIRING)

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. 

Position Summary:

The Sushi Chef is responsible for preparing sauces and sushi items for our guests in accordance with the restaurant’s food preparations and service guidelines.  Primarily works in front of guests while preparing foods at the sushi bar and ensuring a fun and inviting experience.  Monitors and ensures the portioning of foods prepared at the sushi bar and maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the sushi bar area and equipment. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

In accordance with the restaurant’s service and cooking procedures:

• Greets and welcomes guests upon arrival to the sushi bar/lounge area. 
• May be responsible for the preparation of 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, and fryers) 
• Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests and provides guests with information about food.
• Ensures guests are satisfied with food quality and service.
• Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned to include cleaning the neta cases, cutting boards, equipment, and floors.
• Is knowledgeable about and complies with the Company’s standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen recipes, safety and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains kitchen, cooking areas, sushi counters, kitchen equipment, refrigeration units and food storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Reports any kitchen/sushi equipment or maintenance issues to the manager on duty (MOD) and head sushi chef.
• Adheres to the Company’s guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes.
• Properly handles ready to eat food that is served raw.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state, and local laws.
• Follows Ecosure Best Practices for food handling and storage.
• Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for dining room, sushi lounge and bar.
• Keeps Head Sushi Chef informed of inventories and immediately reports any issues with defective products or equipment.
• 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.
• Adheres to Company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service.
• Assists with the preparation of sushi items and sushi helpers as required.
• 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 Requirements:

• Must successfully pass the Company’s sushi chef training program and cooking procedures.
• Previous experience as sushi chef highly desirable.
• Culinary degree a plus.
• Approved food handling training as required by local laws.

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

• Fun working environment: You will work in 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.