Line Cook – Limelight Hawaii

Roberts Hawaii • Full-time • Honolulu, Hawaii, United States • 9m ago

Job Description: Line Cook – Limelight Hawaii

Position Title: Line Cook
Department: Culinary – Limelight Hawaii
Hourly Rate: $20.00 hour
Reports To: Executive Chef and Sous Chef

Position Overview

Limelight Hawaii is a premier entertainment and dining venue in Honolulu, offering signature cocktails, à la carte dinner service, and full banquet events for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are seeking skilled and motivated Line Cooks to prepare high-quality dishes with consistency, speed, and creativity across multiple service formats. This role is essential to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that complement both intimate dining and large-scale events.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items for:
- À la carte dinner service
- Cocktail and lounge service (small plates, pupus, appetizers)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner banquet events
- Daily lunch service for groups and individuals
Follow recipes and presentation standards as directed by the Executive Chef.
Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies and ingredients.
Ensure all food is prepared in a timely manner, maintaining portion control and quality standards.
Collaborate with fellow line cooks, prep cooks, and chefs to ensure smooth service during peak periods.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, ensuring compliance with DOH and company sanitation guidelines.
Assist with inventory rotation, labeling, and storage to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
Adapt to special menus, themed events, and banquet service requirements.
Support the culinary team in menu tastings, new dish rollouts, and seasonal offerings.

Qualifications

Prior experience as a line cook in a restaurant, hotel, or banquet setting preferred.
Solid knowledge of kitchen equipment, cooking techniques, and food safety standards.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Culinary school training or certification is a plus but not required.
Must be able to lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in a hot, fast-moving kitchen environment.
Flexible schedule with availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Core Competencies

Consistency: Delivers high-quality dishes with precision and reliability.
Efficiency: Maintains speed and accuracy during high-volume service.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Adaptability: Adjusts quickly between à la carte, banquet, and event service needs.
Culinary Passion: Brings creativity and enthusiasm to food preparation and presentation.

Opportunities

As part of the opening team at Limelight Hawaii, line cooks will contribute to building a dynamic and versatile culinary program that showcases both island flavors and global influences. This role offers exposure to high-profile events, themed entertainment nights, and banquet service, creating opportunities for growth within the Roberts Hawaii culinary and hospitality division.

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