Careers

Careers

Core Values

Honesty, integrity, reliability, positive attitude, hard work and teamwork.

Kobe Teppanyaki Chefs

Our Mission

We ignite happiness by bringing fun & flare to every dining experience at our restaurants and beyond. 

Teppanyaki Cooking

Service Standards

Excellent customer service, quality & delicious food, clean & safe environment, consistent & on time.

Kobe Teppanyaki Dining

Our Purpose

To help people celebrate and create great memories. 

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Contact our recruiter today to learn more about job opportunities at Kobé!

Email us at: Recruitment@kobesteakhouseusa.com

Employee Spotlight

"I love working for Kobe and have been here for almost 14 years. I am still looking forward to continue my employment for many more years to come. I would like to thank the Upper Management for giving me many opportunities to move up within the company. I started as a Hostess and have been able to move my way up to a Manger position. This has helped me to be able to support my family with a stable income along the way. I have been able to make fond memories with and old and new friends. I have learned a lot along the way as well and I would like to thank Kobe for this amazing journey so far."

Supervisor Okie L.

Kobe Kissimmee

14 years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-06-15T13:41:57-04:00

Supervisor Okie L.

Kobe Kissimmee

14 years at Kobe

"I love working for Kobe and have been here for almost 14 years. I am still looking forward to continue my employment for many more years to come. I would like to thank the Upper Management for giving me many opportunities to move up within the company. I started as a Hostess and have been able to move my way up to a Manger position. This has helped me to be able to support my family with a stable income along the way. I have been able to make fond memories with and old and new friends. I have learned a lot along the way as well and I would like to thank Kobe for this amazing journey so far."
"Working at Kobe has helped me provide for my family. I have made a lot of new connections that make coming to work very enjoyable and exciting."

Teppanyaki Chef Thanh (Tony) Tu

Kobe New Tampa

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2024-05-21T12:20:18-04:00

Teppanyaki Chef Thanh (Tony) Tu

Kobe New Tampa

"Working at Kobe has helped me provide for my family. I have made a lot of new connections that make coming to work very enjoyable and exciting."
"I love working at a place where everyone visits to have a good time. I love bringing fun and flair to every dining experience in my unique way and working with an awesome team. I knew that from my first interview that Kobe would be special and that could not be truer to this day. Thank you Kobe, Mr. Chau, and Houston."

Teppanyaki Server, Bartender & Hostess Gillian Musselle

Kobe Longwood

7 years

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2024-05-21T12:52:21-04:00

Teppanyaki Server, Bartender & Hostess Gillian Musselle

Kobe Longwood

7 years

"I love working at a place where everyone visits to have a good time. I love bringing fun and flair to every dining experience in my unique way and working with an awesome team. I knew that from my first interview that Kobe would be special and that could not be truer to this day. Thank you Kobe, Mr. Chau, and Houston."
"I love working at Kobe because every day I meet new people and learn new experiences. Working at Kobe has impacted my life because it forced me to be more social in a great way."

Hostess Vanessa Gerard

Kobe West 192

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2024-05-21T13:03:37-04:00

Hostess Vanessa Gerard

Kobe West 192

"I love working at Kobe because every day I meet new people and learn new experiences. Working at Kobe has impacted my life because it forced me to be more social in a great way."
"I love working at Kobe because of the environment, how we support and help each other, and how we are considerate of each other. Working here has impacted my life by learning how to be more patient and understanding of everyone's point of view."

Hostess Natalia Montegranario

Kobe Lake Buena Vista

10 Months

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2024-05-21T13:16:54-04:00

Hostess Natalia Montegranario

Kobe Lake Buena Vista

10 Months

"I love working at Kobe because of the environment, how we support and help each other, and how we are considerate of each other. Working here has impacted my life by learning how to be more patient and understanding of everyone's point of view."
"Working at Kobe has benefited my life by teaching me how to become accountable. I love working at Kobe because it has helped put food on the table and Kobe has helped mold me into a great young adult."

Bartender Sean Lovan

Kobe Clearwater

7 Years

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2024-05-21T13:25:38-04:00

Bartender Sean Lovan

Kobe Clearwater

7 Years

"Working at Kobe has benefited my life by teaching me how to become accountable. I love working at Kobe because it has helped put food on the table and Kobe has helped mold me into a great young adult."
"Each day presents new challenges that push me to expand my skills and knowledge. The stimulating work environment and supportive colleagues help foster room for continuous improvement."

To Go Specialist, Busser & Host Matthew Torres

Kobe Kissimmee

5 Years

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2024-07-08T21:42:16-04:00

To Go Specialist, Busser & Host Matthew Torres

Kobe Kissimmee

5 Years

"Each day presents new challenges that push me to expand my skills and knowledge. The stimulating work environment and supportive colleagues help foster room for continuous improvement."
"I love working at Kobe because working here is very challenging. Kobe is one of the top Hibachi restaurants in Central Florida. This means we have to change all the time in order to keep up with the market and for this reason I love it. Even though it's a little bit challenging Kobe makes me realize a lot about hard work, patience, leadership skills and the most important Teamwork. Sometimes you have to put yourself into other positions to understand them and that can help to aspire for better."

Teppanyaki Chef (Wee) Huy Tran

Kobe Kirkman

5 Years

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2024-07-16T13:12:14-04:00

Teppanyaki Chef (Wee) Huy Tran

Kobe Kirkman

5 Years

"I love working at Kobe because working here is very challenging. Kobe is one of the top Hibachi restaurants in Central Florida. This means we have to change all the time in order to keep up with the market and for this reason I love it. Even though it's a little bit challenging Kobe makes me realize a lot about hard work, patience, leadership skills and the most important Teamwork. Sometimes you have to put yourself into other positions to understand them and that can help to aspire for better."
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Employee Benefits

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM

Employees that refer a friend or family can earn up to $1,000 bonus because we know that a personal recommendation is the best compliment we can receive! Cash referral bonus will be issued to the employee if the referred employee stays with us for 6 months and one year.

EMPLOYEE LOAN PROGRAM

Financial stress is suffered by millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck and is impacting workplace productivity and employee retention. At Kobe, we offer employees with temporary financial support with personal loans in times of extreme need.

401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN

Kobe not only cares for our employees in the present but for their future as well. For the years to come, Kobe offers a 401(k) retirement benefits program for full-time employees with one year of service.

PAID TRAINING

Kobe offers paid training and continued learning and development for those interested in working in the restaurant industry. No experience needed!

EMPLOYEE MEALS

Team members can enjoy a complimentary employee meal prepared by our chefs during each work shift. Enjoy a variety of meals as our chefs showcase some of their unique cultural dishes with their colleagues.

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE

At Kobe, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family. We are proud to offer all full-time, eligible employees with medical, dental and vision plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury.

Hourly Opportunities

We are constantly expanding, and each of our restaurants has vital hourly roles which exist to provide harmony and success within our restaurants. From the Greeter and Host to the Chefs, they all play a vital role in our Kobe restaurants.

Excellent Hourly Benefits

  • Flexible Evening Schedules
  • Full-time and Part-time Positions Available
  • In-house Training Provided
  • Health Benefits
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Employee meal provided each shift
  • Opportunities to grow within the company

Management Positions

GREAT MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
More than half of our managers are promoted from within. Whether you start in our front of house as a host or back of house as a sushi chef, we’ll help you develop your skills and advance your career.

Salary: Kobe’s salary structure is very competitive and highly regarded in the restaurant industry.

Bonuses: Managers/Assistant Managers/Head Chefs earn bonuses based on their home location’s monthly profitability and based on their performance.

Paid Vacation: Ten days of paid vacation per calendar year is provided to all Managers. The number of vacation days increases with seniority.

Life and AD&D Insurance: We offer eligible Management staff Life and AD&D Insurance at no cost. Life insurance will provide your family members or other beneficiaries with financial protection and security in the event of a death.

Kobe Corporate Phone Plan: Save some money on your phone plan with Kobe’s T-Mobile Corporate phone plan discounted rate.

Semi-Annual Meeting

Kobe Semi Annual Meeting

Year-End Annual Party

Year End Party

Kobe Anniversary

Kobe 34th Anniversary

Bonus Meeting

Kobe Year End Party 2018

Kobe Dream Team

Kobe Team

Team Building

Kobe Office Team Building
Kobe is an equal opportunity employer. Kobe does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit & business need.
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Food Handler Booklet

Employment GuideSome New Hire Kobe Employees will require a Food Handler Certificate. Current Employees must renew every 3 years. Employees can process their payment for their Food Handler booklet here. The booklets are distributed by managers. Please contact your manager or HR before purchasing HR@kobesteakhouseusa.com

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