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Job Description Join the Global Leader in Vibe Dining! Why Join Our Team? Comprehensive Benefits Package · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Restaurant Employees. Part Time Employees are not eligible for health benefits. · Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance – Employee Paid. · Voluntary accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance – Employee paid. · Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan – All Employees Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities · Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals · Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities · If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations. · Paid Time Off · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits What You’ll Do As a Sushi Chef at Benihana, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality sushi and sashimi with precision, creativity, and consistency. Your mission is to deliver exceptional sushi dishes while ensuring top-tier presentation, taste, and guest satisfaction. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and execute all sushi, sashimi, and maki rolls according to Benihana’s high standards, • Maintain a deep understanding of fish quality, proper cutting techniques, and sushi preparation, • Ensure consistency in knife cuts, portioning, and plating for all sushi dishes, • Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines for handling raw fish and seafood, • Manage daily mise en place, including ingredient preparation, rice cooking, and sauce production, • Maintain a clean, organized sushi station, ensuring efficiency during high-volume service, • Monitor inventory levels of seafood, produce, and other sushi-related items to ensure freshness, • Work collaboratively with the BOH and FOH teams to ensure a seamless dining experience, • Engage with guests when appropriate, providing sushi recommendations and an interactive experience, • Previous experience as a Sushi Chef or Sushi Cook in a high-volume restaurant, • Expertise in sushi preparation, knife skills, and traditional Japanese techniques, • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to presentation, freshness, and quality, • Understanding of sushi-grade fish handling, food safety, and storage practices, • Willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to menu innovation, • Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 lbs., • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays This is more than a job—it’s a career opportunity with limitless potential in an expanding global brand. If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, apply today and join us in delivering an unmatched dining experience! We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description 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. Why Join Our Team? Comprehensive Benefits Package · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Restaurant Employees. Part Time Employees are not eligible for health benefits. · Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance – Employee Paid. · Voluntary accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance – Employee paid. · Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan – All Employees Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities · Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals · Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities · If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations. · Paid Time Off · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits Here are some of the sizzling benefits of working for us: • Training: At Benihana your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals. You'll learn how to deliver an experience. We offer a 5-week paid training course., • Fun working environment: You will work in a 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. Responsible for engaging, entertaining, interacting and providing a unique dining experience to guests. Primarily works in front of restaurant while 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 tables clean and sanitized. Prepares and sets up food for cooking and side orders. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: In accordance with Benihana’s service and cooking procedures: • Greets and welcomes guests within 15 minutes of their teppan order(s)., • Performs a cooking show for assigned tables ensuring his/her interaction with guests is appropriate and courteous., • Readily provides guests with information about Benihana 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 broilers, ovens, 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., • Maintains kitchen, teppan cooking areas, kitchen equipment and ensure food storage areas are clean, sanitary and organized. Reports any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the chief chef or manager on duty (MOD)., • Is knowledgeable about and complies with the Company’s standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies and procedures., • Prepares foods in accordance with the Company’s portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods., • Adheres to the Company’s guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes., • Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state and local laws. Understands and follows FIFO method for food handling., • Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room., • Adheres to Company guidelines on alcoholic beverage service., • 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., • 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., • Must have a High School diploma or GED., • Must be able to successfully pass Benihana chef training program, • Previous experience as chef or cook highly desirable We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description We're looking for Customer Advocates with at least 2 years of customer-facing experience to build an exciting career at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500! Whether it's delivering happiness to customers on the driveway or getting involved in the local community, our Customer Advocates are leading the charge in reintroducing happiness into the car-buying process. Ready to join the 'Hauler-Life'? Shift Requirement: The hours for this position are from 7am - 3pm or 1pm - 9pm. We ask that team members be available to work 7 days a week. Days off will rotate between weekdays and weekend days. Unlock Your Earning Potential! We offer a competitive starting hourly rate of $22/hr with significant growth opportunities based on performance. You can boost your earnings within a short timeframe: • Pay Range: $22-$24 hourly, • Starting Pay: $22/hr, • At 3 Months: $22.50/hr And that's not all! Market Operations may offer other performance-based incentive programs specific to your location, potentially unlocking even greater earnings. Benefits + Perks: We continually invest in our team members' success because when our team members grow, we grow. Here is how we invest in you: • Compensation: Competitive, Performance-Based Compensation PLUS 401(k) with Carvana match, opportunity for overtime during busy seasons, • Fast Track Advancement Opportunities: Stellar performers achieve higher pay rates sooner based on performance. Hard work and stellar performance won't go unnoticed., • Health & Wellness: 100% Company Paid Healthcare Premiums plus Dental + Vision benefits. Wellness program to support mental, physical and financial health. We know pets are family too! Benefit from our pet care savings program to keep your furry friends healthy and happy., • Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (13 days for the first year, increases to 20 days thereafter), • Education Support: We support you depending on where you are at in your education journey - if you are looking to pursue a bachelor's degree, we offer tuition reimbursement. And if you already have your bachelors degree we have a student loan repayment program!, • Equity: Carvana Shares is something that we grant to our team members on an annual basis where you get to be an 'owner' in the company. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount!, • Professional Development: Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated team players with at least 2 years of customer-facing experience to: • Deliver vehicles straight to customers' doors with our custom car haulers (don't worry - a commercial license is not required to drive the hauler and you will receive ample training), • Frequently load/unload vehicles onto the hauler (this part does require getting physical!) and regularly inspect the car-hauler to make sure the vehicle maintains safe to drive, • Complete customer paperwork and include thorough notes in our customer tracking system, • Consistently drive safe and maintain a clean driving record in accordance with Carvana's CMV Driver Qualification policy., • Candidates must have (or be able to obtain) a Notary in your local jurisdiction within the first 90 days of employment (process sponsored by Carvana). This process may involve satisfying state-specific requirements. For further details, candidates can review their local state notary requirements here: State Notary Requirements., • Candidates must be able to satisfy state-specific requirements related to access DMV/title and registration systems., • Illinois, Michigan, Louisiana, and Missouri employees must obtain a Chauffeur's license or any other state specialty license within the first two weeks of employment (process sponsored by Carvana)., • California employees must obtain a Vehicle Verifier license within the first 90 days of employment (Process sponsored by Carvana). General qualifications and requirements • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks like detailing vehicles and loading/unloading vehicles onto our haulers in indoor and outdoor conditions with occasional exposure to inclement/extreme weather (some markets may require deliveries to be made in the snow, while other markets require deliveries to be made in the summer heat)., • Ability to walk/stand and sustain physical activity for extended periods of time (8+ hours), • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, • Requires high and low levels of movement with the ability to reach with arms, twist, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and squat, • Requires the grasping, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling of items of 50lbs. Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. All applicants must pass a drug test and obtain a DOT Medical Card. This roles is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English."

Job Description Just Salad is seeking Toppers that will join our team. Under the general direction of the Restaurant Team Leader (Just Salad’s General Managers), Toppers will focus on guest interactions and preparing their orders in the front of house of our operations. In line with Just Salad’s mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, you will also support initiatives to reduce Just Salad’s environmental footprint. Toppers Report to: Store’s Restaurant Team Leader We are looking for people who: • Make focusing on the guest a top priority, • Are open to learning and following (great leaders learn to follow first), • Are willing to adapt in a growing and ever changing environment, • Provides excellent customer service to Just Salad guests, • Fills out order ticket clearly and accurately, • Assists with digital orders as needed, • Tops salads and wraps, • Restocks toppings and lettuce as needed, • Practices FIFO (First in First out), • Cleans the line, • Sweeps floor during shift, • Completes assigned tasks, • Works as Name Taker if needed, • Cleans, re-stocks and breaks down topping line at the end of shift, • Follow food safety and quality standards., • Able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, • Remains stationary or moving continuously throughout a shift, • Climb stairs, • Bend, stoop and reach as needed throughout a shift, • Top as many salads/wraps as business dictates, • Maintain a high degree of pace and intensity throughout shift, • Accurately read, write and clearly mark a JS order ticket, • Basic math skills, • Read, comprehend and follow JS menu and instructions, • Clearly and professionally communicate with customers, other team members and management, • Paid Training: Every team member hired is set up for success through a training that is structured and detailed. We take care of our hires the same as we do our customers., • Growth Opportunities: We like to make opportunities available to our family before hiring externally., • Solid Company Culture: Sustainability + Health + Connection. Anyone who joins Just Salad becomes a part of something great., • Free meals: Up to $13 value when working., • Flexible Schedule: Perfect for college students, busy parents or anyone who wants to get their feet wet in the restaurant business., • Get paid daily: No need to wait for payday. You have access to your money every day! Additional Benefits: • Long term disability, • Hospital indemnity, • Accidental insurance About Us: Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. The brand serves craveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients. Guests can choose from over 15 chef-designed salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, soups and smoothies. Empowering customers to “Eat with Purpose,” Just Salad is a Certified B Corporation™ and home to the world’s largest restaurant reusable program, as well as the first U.S. restaurant chain to carbon label its menu and offer a Climatarian menu category. The company was founded in 2006 and has over 70 locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and North Carolina.

Job Description Why Join Our Team? • Industry-Leading Compensation:, • Up to 10% of the base salary in performance-based bonuses, • Competitive Pay, • Comprehensive Benefits Package, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Restaurant Employees. Part Time Employees are not eligible for health benefits., • Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance – Employee Paid., • Voluntary accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance – Employee paid., • Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan – All Employees, • Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities, • Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals, • Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities, • If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations., • Paid Time Off, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) As a Restaurant Manager with THE ONE GROUP, you will be responsible for overseeing daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service, and leading a team to deliver unforgettable guest experience. You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining service excellence, team development, and financial performance while fostering a dynamic, high-energy dining atmosphere. Key Responsibilities • Operations Leadership, • Oversee daily restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house management, • Maintain service excellence, ensuring all guests receive an elevated and seamless dining experience, • Monitor product quality, vendor relationships, and compliance with sanitation and safety regulations, • Organize and supervise staff shifts, ensuring optimal floor coverage, • Implement and uphold company policies and hospitality standards, • Team Development & Staffing, • Recruit, hire, and onboard top talent to build and maintain a high-performance team, • Train and mentor employees in customer service best practices and operational excellence, • Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback to improve productivity, • Foster team morale and motivation, ensuring a collaborative and high-energy work environment, • Guest Satisfaction & Brand Development, • Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction, • Handle guest concerns with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring positive resolutions, • Uphold THE ONE GROUP’s brand image and develop initiatives to enhance its local presence, • Promote the brand through word-of-mouth marketing, restaurant events, and local partnerships, • Recommend creative ways to attract new guests, including social media engagement and promotions, • Financial & Business Performance, • Monitor restaurant revenue and expenses, ensuring profitability and cost control, • Identify areas to optimize sales, reduce waste, and improve overall financial performance, • Work with leadership to develop marketing and promotional strategies to increase guest traffic, • Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly, and annual revenues and expenses, • Proven leadership experience as a Restaurant Manager, General Manager, or Hospitality Manager, • Strong customer service background with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence, • Extensive food and beverage knowledge, with the ability to educate staff on menus and ingredients, • Familiarity with restaurant management software (OpenTable, Avero, POS systems, etc.), • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills This is more than a job—it’s a career opportunity with limitless potential in an expanding global brand. If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, apply today and join us in delivering an unmatched dining experience! We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.