What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hibachi Chef position at Shogun Hibachi & Sushi?
Position Summary
Responsible for engaging, entertaining, interacting and providing a unique dining experience to guests. Primarily works in front of restaurant cooking and preparing hot meals on hibachi tables directly in front of guests. Ensures correct food portions are being cooked and maintains the kitchen areas and hibachi grills. Prepares and sets up food for cooking and side orders. Prepares meat, vegetables, soups, sauces, etc. before dining service.
Responsibilities
- Performs a cooking show for hibachi tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and non offensive.
- Readily provides guests with information about foods as they are being cooked or upon guest inquiries.
- Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests
- Asks guests for cooking preference, as applicable, and follows guest instructions.
- Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using a variety of kitchen equipment (including but not limited to grills, food processors, blenders and fryers).
- Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the manager such as cleaning of refrigeration units, gaskets, chef carts and floors.
- Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state and local laws.
- Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, maintain temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room.
- Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with all guests.
Qualifications
- Must be able to successfully complete chef training program in a reasonable time period.
- Previous experience as chef or cook highly desirable but not required.
- Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
- Working 4 pm to 9/10 pm shifts and Friday and Saturday availability are required for this position.
**TRAINING PROVIDED**
Salary : $16 - $0