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Teppan Chef
STK Westwood
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon $21 - $24 / Hour
Teppan Chef
STK Westwood

Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon $21 - $24 / Hour
Skills
Cleanliness
Safe Food Handling
Knife Skills
Kitchen Safety
Training Experience
Fast-Paced Experience
+7
Description

Ignite the Guest Experience at the Global Leader in Interactive Dining! ?

Why Join Our Team?
  • Paid Culinary Training Program – 5 weeks of immersive training where you’ll master the art of teppanyaki cooking and showmanship

  • Limitless Growth Opportunities in a brand that values tradition, talent, and career development

  • Fun & Energetic Work Environment that’s centered on hospitality, teamwork, and celebration

  • Exclusive Perks:

    • Free Shift Meals Daily

    • Employee Dining Discounts

    • Competitive Pay + Tip Eligible

    • Celebrate Special Guest Occasions in a Unique Way

What You’ll Do

As a Teppan Chef at Samurai, you will be the heart of the guest experience, entertaining guests with your culinary skills and delivering freshly prepared teppanyaki meals with energy and flair. Your mission is to create a fun, interactive, and delicious experience at every table, every time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greet guests warmly within 15 minutes of teppan order and set the tone for a memorable dining experience

  • Perform live cooking shows at the table, preparing teppanyaki meals while interacting with guests professionally and courteously

  • Cook and serve a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other dishes using broilers, grills, fryers, and traditional teppan equipment

  • Respond to guest preferences and ensure food is prepared to order

  • Prepare ingredients in advance using battering, breading, seasoning, marinating, and portioning methods

  • Follow all Samurai portioning, presentation, and recipe standards for food quality and consistency

  • Perform opening/closing tasks including cleaning equipment, workstations, chef carts, and refrigeration units

  • Maintain all kitchen and cooking areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition

  • Store and handle food items using FIFO and food safety best practices

  • Report equipment issues or guest concerns promptly to Management

  • Support in celebrating guest birthdays, anniversaries, and special events with enthusiasm

  • Photograph or be photographed with guests upon request as part of the Samurai experience

  • Follow responsible alcohol service policies when serving alcoholic beverages

  • Perform additional duties as requested by Management

What We’re Looking For
  • Must successfully complete the Samurai Teppan Chef Training Program

  • Previous experience as a chef or cook in a restaurant setting preferred

  • Ability to entertain while cooking and communicate clearly with guests

  • Strong knife skills, culinary knowledge, and attention to presentation

  • Able to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen tasks

  • A team-first attitude and passion for hospitality and guest experience

Why Samurai Steakhouse is Your Next Career Move

This is more than a cooking job—it’s an opportunity to be a performer, a chef, and a memory-maker all in one. If you’re ready to turn the heat up on your culinary career, apply today and bring your talent to the teppan at Benihana!

Ignite the Guest Experience at the Global Leader in Interactive Dining! ?

Why Join Our Team?
  • Paid Culinary Training Program – 5 weeks of immersive training where you’ll master the art of teppanyaki cooking and showmanship

  • Limitless Growth Opportunities in a brand that values tradition, talent, and career development

  • Fun & Energetic Work Environment that’s centered on hospitality, teamwork, and celebration

  • Exclusive Perks:

    • Free Shift Meals Daily

    • Employee Dining Discounts

    • Competitive Pay + Tip Eligible

    • Celebrate Special Guest Occasions in a Unique Way

What You’ll Do

As a Teppan Chef at Samurai, you will be the heart of the guest experience, entertaining guests with your culinary skills and delivering freshly prepared teppanyaki meals with energy and flair. Your mission is to create a fun, interactive, and delicious experience at every table, every time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greet guests warmly within 15 minutes of teppan order and set the tone for a memorable dining experience

  • Perform live cooking shows at the table, preparing teppanyaki meals while interacting with guests professionally and courteously

  • Cook and serve a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other dishes using broilers, grills, fryers, and traditional teppan equipment

  • Respond to guest preferences and ensure food is prepared to order

  • Prepare ingredients in advance using battering, breading, seasoning, marinating, and portioning methods

  • Follow all Samurai portioning, presentation, and recipe standards for food quality and consistency

  • Perform opening/closing tasks including cleaning equipment, workstations, chef carts, and refrigeration units

  • Maintain all kitchen and cooking areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition

  • Store and handle food items using FIFO and food safety best practices

  • Report equipment issues or guest concerns promptly to Management

  • Support in celebrating guest birthdays, anniversaries, and special events with enthusiasm

  • Photograph or be photographed with guests upon request as part of the Samurai experience

  • Follow responsible alcohol service policies when serving alcoholic beverages

  • Perform additional duties as requested by Management

What We’re Looking For
  • Must successfully complete the Samurai Teppan Chef Training Program

  • Previous experience as a chef or cook in a restaurant setting preferred

  • Ability to entertain while cooking and communicate clearly with guests

  • Strong knife skills, culinary knowledge, and attention to presentation

  • Able to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen tasks

  • A team-first attitude and passion for hospitality and guest experience

Why Samurai Steakhouse is Your Next Career Move

This is more than a cooking job—it’s an opportunity to be a performer, a chef, and a memory-maker all in one. If you’re ready to turn the heat up on your culinary career, apply today and bring your talent to the teppan at Benihana!

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