Head Chef – Benihana Teppanyaki
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Qualifications Summary:
The Head Chef Benihana Teppanyaki is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations of the Benihana restaurant ensuring the authentic delivery of Japanese teppanyaki dining experiences while upholding the highest standards of food quality presentation hygiene and safety. The role requires strong leadership creativity and brand compliance to guarantee exceptional guest satisfaction and consistency with Benihana International and Tivoli Hotels standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Culinary Leadership & Operations
Lead and supervise all kitchen operations of Benihana Teppanyaki ensuring high-quality food preparation and service.
Plan organize and control daily kitchen operations including mise en place live cooking and service coordination.
Ensure authentic preparation and presentation of all teppanyaki sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes according to Benihana brand recipes and standards.
Oversee stock levels food costing and waste control to maintain profitability.
Ensure all equipment and teppan grills are properly maintained cleaned and safe for use.
2. Team Management & Training
Lead motivate and train the teppanyaki chefs and kitchen team to deliver consistent engaging and theatrical cooking experiences.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching and development for team members.
Maintain a culture of discipline teamwork and excellence within the kitchen.
Support HR and Culinary leadership in recruitment and onboarding of chefs.
3. Quality Control & Food Safety
Ensure all dishes meet brand presentation taste and portion standards.
Work closely with the Hygiene & Food Safety Manager to ensure full compliance with HACCP and local food safety regulations.
Implement and monitor cleaning schedules temperature checks and proper food storage.
4. Menu Development & Brand Compliance
Collaborate with Benihana Corporate Chefs and Executive Chef for menu planning seasonal specials and brand updates.
Ensure all menu items ingredients and methods adhere strictly to Benihana brand specifications.
Stay updated on Japanese culinary trends and recommend innovative ideas while maintaining brand authenticity.
5. Guest Experience & Brand Representation
Deliver an engaging and interactive dining experience through live teppanyaki cooking and chefguest interaction.
Ensure guest satisfaction through quality consistency and memorable presentation.
Handle guest feedback professionally and promptly turning opportunities into positive outcomes.
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree or any related Culinary degree.
Minimum of 2 years of industry and culinary management experience.
Previous experience with controlling food and labor cost demonstration cooking menu development pricing and training of culinary team members.
Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence
Passion for leadership and teamwork
Excellent guest service skills
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Industry
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
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