Lead Cook
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Job Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Lead Line Cook Limelight Hawaii
Department: Culinary Limelight Hawaii
Hourly Rate: $23.00 hour
Reports To: Executive Chef and Sous Chef
Position Overview
Limelight Hawaii is Honolulus premier entertainment and dining venue offering cocktails à la carte dinner service daily lunch and full banquet events for breakfast lunch and dinner. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Line Cook to serve as a key member of the culinary team. This position not only prepares and executes menu items with consistency and excellence but also provides leadership and guidance to other line cooks and prep staff ensuring smooth kitchen operations during service and events.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Execution
- Prepare cook and plate dishes for:
- À la carte dinner service
- Cocktail and lounge offerings (pupus small plates)
- Breakfast lunch and dinner banquets
- Daily lunch service for groups and individuals
- Ensure food presentation and portioning meet Limelights culinary standards.
- Follow recipes prep lists and production schedules with precision.
- Maintain quality control and taste consistency across all menu items.
Leadership & Supervision
- Act as shift leader on the line ensuring kitchen stations run smoothly.
- Assist with training and mentoring line cooks prep cooks and stewards.
- Communicate clearly with chefs FOH managers and service staff to coordinate timing.
- Monitor workflow and delegate tasks during peak service.
- Provide input on daily specials menu changes and banquet production plans.
Kitchen Operations
- Ensure all stations are properly stocked organized and cleaned before during and after service.
- Assist with ordering inventory rotation and product checks.
- Uphold health safety and sanitation standards in compliance with DOH and company policies.
- Support special events tastings and high-profile functions as needed.
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience as a line cook in a restaurant hotel or banquet environment; prior lead/supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques kitchen equipment and food safety.
- Proven ability to work efficiently in a high-volume fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication organizational and leadership skills.
- Culinary school training or certification is a plus but not required.
- Ability to lift 30 lbs. stand for extended periods and work in hot fast-moving conditions.
- Flexible availability including mornings evenings weekends and holidays.
Core Competencies
- Leadership: Guides and supports the line team to deliver consistent quality.
- Culinary Expertise: Executes dishes with precision creativity and consistency.
- Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
- Efficiency: Maintains speed and accuracy under high-pressure service.
- Adaptability: Transitions seamlessly between à la carte dining and large-scale banquets.
Opportunities
As a Lead Line Cook at Limelight Hawaii you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary identity of Honolulus newest entertainment and dining destination. This position offers opportunities for advancement into sous chef and culinary leadership roles while contributing to a dynamic program that blends local flavors with world-class dining and entertainment experiences.
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Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
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