Life at Bento

“Being part of the Bento team means working in a culture of trust and mutual respect”

At Bento, we are a team of professionals who genuinely care about people; we all wear many hats, and Bento is the kind of place where everyone is always willing to pitch in and help out. Our employees feel that working at Bento is about being part of a family. Though we work hard together, we also grow together, and we encourage open communication, feedback, and discussion about any matter of importance to our teams. Our successes are ultimately a result of continuous teamwork and feedback.

Culture

We are also passionate about fostering a culture where people thrive and are promoted from within. The Bento culture is based on a fundamental belief in people and the potential they possess. We know everyone wants to learn and grow in their career. Bento encourages professional development, and we seek to help everyone understand and develop their strengths and capabilities, relying on an individual’s own motivations to drive results.

Sushi Champion Competition

As a leader in innovation, Bento created the Sushi Champion competition, a company-wide contest held annually that aims to highlight the tremendous talent and creativity of our very own Bento chefs. While our team members’ creativity and passion for sushi is on display every single day, it is recognized and showcased during this event, when they battle it out for bragging rights and cash awards totaling up to $20,000.00!

Every year, all of our Bento Chefs across Canada and the United States are invited to get creative and submit a sushi roll design of their own. The top 5 rolls chosen in regional competitions get a chance to compete in the National Finals, where one winning roll is chosen by our panel of judges. The Chef of the winning roll is awarded the Sushi Champion title!

Employee Appreciation Events:

Our teams also look forward to the various employee appreciation events that are held throughout the year. Our regional Family Picnics and Annual Staff Dinners, contribute to the fun, friendly and diverse workplace environment that Bento is known for.