Ultipro | Benihana

Halfway through the meal, an older woman seated a few stools down turned to Mia. “You look like someone who fixes things,” she said. Her voice was soft but direct. “My nephew’s on his second payroll system in three years. They keep changing managers and the poor guy can’t keep up. Any advice?” It was a small, ordinary question, but the woman’s worry had the same edges Mia had trimmed during implementation meetings.

| Feature | Application at Benihana | |---------|--------------------------| | | Automated tip allocation by shift, role, and hours worked; direct integration with time clocks. | | Employee Self-Service (ESS) | Staff view schedules, request time off, and access W-2s via mobile app—critical for Gen Z workforce. | | Talent Acquisition | Streamlined hiring for chefs and seasonal staff; background checks integrated. | | Time & Attendance | Real-time clock-in/out with geofencing (for managers moving between locations). | | Compliance & Tax Filing | Automated multi-state tip credit calculations and tax filings, reducing audit risk. | | Reporting & Analytics | Labor cost per cover, turnover rates by role, overtime alerts. | benihana ultipro

Perhaps the most significant value add was analytics. UKG Pro’s reporting tools allowed Benihana’s leadership to identify turnover trends. Halfway through the meal, an older woman seated

No more wondering where your W-2 went. Ultipro provides digital W-2 access. You can download the form as a PDF as soon as it is released by Benihana's payroll department, typically by January 31st each year. “My nephew’s on his second payroll system in three years