Senior Line Cook & Shift Leader

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

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.