History of Benihana

Benihana, an American company that primarily focuses on Japense cuisine has over 80 restaurants that are franchised alone across the United States.  They also have flagship stores by the names of Haru and RA Sushi.

Founded in 1964, they currently have their headquarters in Miami, Florida.  They employ well over 5,000 employees, and continue to grow each, and every year.

Job Description / Average Wage

Waitress / Server: Like any waitress / server job, you will be required to take orders, fill drinks, as well as ensuring the that customer is enjoying his / her meal.  Your job is to ensure that they leave happy all the time.  The average wage for this job is $2 to $7 a hour + tips.

Hostess: Your primary duties will to be to seat your customers when they enter the restaurant.  You will answer the phone, as well as answer any questions that the customer may have.  When the time is busy, you will be asked to take reservations for ahead of time.  The average pay is $8 to $10 a hour.

Cook: There are a few different types of cooks at this restaurant.  There are the prep cooks in the back who prep the food, as well as the cooks that will prepare the meals right in front of the customer.  You will cook food to perfection, as well as make sure that the customer is satisfied.  Your wage will generally start off a $8 a hour + tips.

Benefits

  • Excellent health package (medical, dental, vision)
  • Disability insurance
  • 25% off discount at all restaurants
  • Holiday pay
  • Incentives
  • Sick pay, as well as vacation and personal day pay
  • Scholarship program

How to apply

If you want to get a job here, you’re going to find that you will have 2 options.  You can first request an application at your local Benihana restaurant.  You may also search for online jobs at their website.  Here, you will be able to submit a resume for potential employment.