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: career@kobesteakhouseusa.com

Employee Spotlight

"The Kobe's Team and Teamwork keeps me here and I enjoy working alongside them all. We are like Family. The pay is very good too."

Traditional Server/Line Cook Brian D.

Kobe Clearwater

3 years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-05-20T15:43:25-04:00

Traditional Server/Line Cook Brian D.

Kobe Clearwater

3 years at Kobe

"The Kobe's Team and Teamwork keeps me here and I enjoy working alongside them all. We are like Family. The pay is very good too."
"Working here has helped me see the general impact of what my will and self worth is made of. Being here has showed me how to apply many things into my daily life and routines."

Dishwasher Austin K.

Kobe Tampa

2 years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-05-20T15:50:13-04:00

Dishwasher Austin K.

Kobe Tampa

2 years at Kobe

"Working here has helped me see the general impact of what my will and self worth is made of. Being here has showed me how to apply many things into my daily life and routines."
"My experience working at Kobe is great! I love working here because I have amazing Coworkers and Managers that make my job fun and enjoyable. The people here have become like my family and I am grateful for them."

Lobby Attendant/To Go Server Loan T.

Kobe Longwood

15 years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-06-01T18:41:57-04:00

Lobby Attendant/To Go Server Loan T.

Kobe Longwood

15 years at Kobe

"My experience working at Kobe is great! I love working here because I have amazing Coworkers and Managers that make my job fun and enjoyable. The people here have become like my family and I am grateful for them."
"I have worked for Kobe for 17 years. I love working here because everyone comes to work with joy and happiness. Working at Kobe has impacted my life immensely, it has made my life and family better. I love Kobe."

Prep Cook Hong D.

Kobe Alafaya

17 years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-06-15T13:32:02-04:00

Prep Cook Hong D.

Kobe Alafaya

17 years at Kobe

"I have worked for Kobe for 17 years. I love working here because everyone comes to work with joy and happiness. Working at Kobe has impacted my life immensely, it has made my life and family better. I love 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."

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."
"I love working for Kobe. I have been working here for 7 years. I finally discovered myself while working here. I always tell myself "Empty your mind, find your soul, pick up that spatula, be that Kobe's Chef and accept your fate." Work hard and anything is possible."

Teppanyaki Chef Go

Kobe Kissimmee

7  years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-07-15T14:52:01-04:00

Teppanyaki Chef Go

Kobe Kissimmee

7  years at Kobe

"I love working for Kobe. I have been working here for 7 years. I finally discovered myself while working here. I always tell myself "Empty your mind, find your soul, pick up that spatula, be that Kobe's Chef and accept your fate." Work hard and anything is possible."
"I love working with Kobe because it supports me and my family financially. I also love working here because I have a great time having fun with the Guests and my Coworkers."

Teppanyaki Chef Yuki

Kobe Lake Buena Vista

11 years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-07-15T14:59:52-04:00

Teppanyaki Chef Yuki

Kobe Lake Buena Vista

11 years at Kobe

"I love working with Kobe because it supports me and my family financially. I also love working here because I have a great time having fun with the Guests and my Coworkers."
" I love working for the Managers and Employees here. They treat me very well. Kobe makes me want to work hard and earn more. I am part of a great Team and Family."

Dishwasher Jeantho M.

Kobe International Drive

10 years at Kobe

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-08-10T12:56:12-04:00

Dishwasher Jeantho M.

Kobe International Drive

10 years at Kobe

" I love working for the Managers and Employees here. They treat me very well. Kobe makes me want to work hard and earn more. I am part of a great Team and Family."
" Working at Kobe has impacted my life, because it gave me the support I needed to go forward in my education. It has also taught me to adapt to situations in a timely manner. "

Host Jessica A.

Kobe Tampa

1.5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-08-10T13:05:45-04:00

Host Jessica A.

Kobe Tampa

1.5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

" Working at Kobe has impacted my life, because it gave me the support I needed to go forward in my education. It has also taught me to adapt to situations in a timely manner. "
" I love working with Kobe. Everyone I work with is like family, and that makes me happy when I come in. I also enjoy talking to customers, and helping whenever I can . "

Lobby Attendant Romaine A.

Kobe Altamonte

1.5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-11-01T17:37:50-04:00

Lobby Attendant Romaine A.

Kobe Altamonte

1.5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

" I love working with Kobe. Everyone I work with is like family, and that makes me happy when I come in. I also enjoy talking to customers, and helping whenever I can . "
"I love working at Kobe because I like helping others out. I love coming into a work place where everyone treats me like Family and works as a Team!"

Prep Cook Duc T.

Kobe Lake Buena Vista

1 Year at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-11-01T17:44:35-04:00

Prep Cook Duc T.

Kobe Lake Buena Vista

1 Year at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

"I love working at Kobe because I like helping others out. I love coming into a work place where everyone treats me like Family and works as a Team!"
"My experience with Kobe helped me in so many ways. Kobe has helped with communication skills and I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of good people here. It has also allowed me to meet my Best Friend/Brother Ben!"

Server Brian N.

Kobe Clearwater

5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-11-01T17:55:41-04:00

Server Brian N.

Kobe Clearwater

5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

"My experience with Kobe helped me in so many ways. Kobe has helped with communication skills and I have had the opportunity to meet a lot of good people here. It has also allowed me to meet my Best Friend/Brother Ben!"
"My experience with Kobe has been fulfilling and very educational. It has provided me with great opportunities for growth!"

Line Cook Nicholas D.

Kobe St. Petersburg

1.5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-11-01T18:01:20-04:00

Line Cook Nicholas D.

Kobe St. Petersburg

1.5 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

"My experience with Kobe has been fulfilling and very educational. It has provided me with great opportunities for growth!"
"I love working at Kobe because every thing is always fast paced which keeps me busy. I also love to laugh and have fun with all the staff."

Lobby Attendant Hanh H.

Kobe Longwood

7 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant
2022-11-01T18:05:12-04:00

Lobby Attendant Hanh H.

Kobe Longwood

7 Years at Kobe

                                                                                                                                                                      

"I love working at Kobe because every thing is always fast paced which keeps me busy. I also love to laugh and have fun with all the staff."
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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse | Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant

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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