Lead Line Cook

The Mina Group; Hawaii; On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Daily family meal

Meal discount (50%)

Flexible schedules

Career advancement

Job summary

StripSteak in Waikiki is seeking a lead line cook to guide daily kitchen operations, uphold culinary standards, and drive menu execution with creativity and precision.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in fine dining, strong knife and fabrication skills, leadership potential, and the stamina to work in a high-volume environment; Mina Group offers benefits, meals, and growth opportunities.

Position is on-site in Waikiki with competitive pay and opportunities for advancement within the Mina Group.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, guests, and peers.
• Extensive knowledge of food and cooking techniques including advanced knifework, butchery, and fabrication.
• A positive attitude and an active interest leadership.
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations while upholding high culinary standards.
• Support menu development and mentor team members.
• Execute dishes with precision, creativity, and consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knife skills

Butchery

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

StripSteak is a modern American steakhouse combined with a unique blend of Asian influence and signature Chef Michael Mina flair. An inventive, and highly curated menu offers guests the best seafood and signature cuts of premium beef, as well as classic Chef Mina favorites. Located on the 3rd floor Grand Lanai in the International Market Place in Waikiki, StripSteak offers sizzling satisfaction and upscale respite after a day in paradise. The seasonally driven menu highlights the finest in local ingredients, signature sides and eclectic wines and spirits, all combined with attentive service and genuine hospitality.

About the Role

As a lead line cook with StripSteak, you will play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations while upholding the highest culinary standards. You’ll support menu development, mentor team members, and execute dishes with precision, creativity, and consistency. This role is ideal for a motivated professional ready to grow into a leadership position in a dynamic, high-volume fine dining environment.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Delicious daily family meal
• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

Our Ideal candidate is

A motivated culinary professional who is organized, detail oriented and knowledgeable. You will be an integral part of our kitchen team with a passion for food and a guest first mentality. You have amazing attention to detail, work well as part of a team, and work well under pressure. You have superior culinary standards of excellence and work closely with our chefs to develop and execute menus. You have a strong desire to learn and be a mentor among your peers.

What you bring to the table

• 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, guests, and your peers
• Extensive knowledge of food and cooking techniques including advanced knifework, butchery, and fabrication
• A positive attitude and an active interest leadership
• Familiarity with Microsoft office suite of productsAbility to learn and retain information quickly
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period

Pay rate -$24-$27

StripSteakand Mina group are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.