Lead Line Cook – Limelight Hawaii

Limelight Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Limelight Hawaii, Honolulu's premier entertainment and dining venue, is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will lead line cooks, ensure consistency, and help manage service and banquet preparation with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

The role offers opportunities for advancement into culinary leadership, with a dynamic program blending local flavors with world-class dining and events in a busy, high-energy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a line cook in a restaurant, hotel, or banquet environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes for cocktail and lounge offerings (pupus, small plates).
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner banquets.
• Daily lunch service for groups and individuals.
• Follow recipes, prep lists, and production schedules with precision.
• Maintain quality control and taste consistency across all menu items.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Line cook experience

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Culinary techniques

Education

Culinary school training

Culinary certification

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Department: Culinary – Limelight Hawaii
Hourly Rate: $23.00 hour
Reports To: Executive Chef and Sous Chef

Position Overview

Limelight Hawaii is Honolulu’s 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:
• 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 Limelight's 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.
• 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.

As a Lead Line Cook at Limelight Hawaii, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the culinary identity of Honolulu’s 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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