Is it really worth the stress and headache? - Server Benihana Employee Review

3.0
Jan 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent money if you’re lucky. Employee lunch everyday. 50% off food which is nice because the menu price is outrageous.

Cons

You split half of your tip with your chef. There’s no auto gratuity on checks so if you get stiffed you still have to tip out. Managers won’t close out your checks to help you at all. Managers don’t really help much at all. Tables are always running behind. Upset guests wait 1+ hours to get seated and then have to wait for another hour to even see a chef. Open 365 so you work every holiday.

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5.0
Feb 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great money and people to work with

Cons

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3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

You can make good money once you build your own routine and build a relationship with regular customers.

Cons

The clientele can be very impatient, obnoxious and entitled, and it is not the healthiest work environment which adds to the stress. It can also be very unorganized and frustrating to be around.

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