Head Kitchen Leader - Elevate Italian Dining & Team

Workstream; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arancino Hawaii is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team, ensuring top‑quality dishes, safety, and consistency across locations in Waikiki and The Kahala Hotel.

You will hire and develop staff, control costs, manage inventory, and collaborate with leadership on menu rollouts to drive guest satisfaction and sales. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high‑energy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant kitchen management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of inventory management, cost control, and food safety regulations.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, retain, and develop BOH staff.
• Set the pace and tone for kitchen operations.
• Provide ongoing training and development for station progression.
• Conduct regular meetings to communicate goals, updates, and best practices.
• Build strong rapport with team members through active listening and problem-solving.
• Manage cost of sales through inventory control and waste reduction.
• Develop and maintain balanced staff schedules for optimal coverage and efficiency.
• Implement cost-control measures while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to set kitchen performance goals that enhance guest satisfaction and sales.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared to company standards for taste, presentation, and timeliness.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and well-organized kitchen environment.
• Oversee food purchasing, storage, and rotation to guarantee freshness and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Cost control

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff development

Communication

Job description

Arancino Hawaii is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team, ensuring top‑quality dishes, safety, and consistency across locations in Waikiki and The Kahala Hotel.

You will hire and develop staff, control costs, manage inventory, and collaborate with leadership on menu rollouts to drive guest satisfaction and sales. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high‑energy kitchen.