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Genius Lounge Inc

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Line Cook - $20-$25/hr | Flexible Schedule

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

We are a Japanese-owned restaurant and sake bar located in the heart of Waikiki, serving creative Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine created by an experienced Japanese chef. We are looking for someone ...

Genius Lounge Inc

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Line Cook - $20-$25/hr | Flexible Schedule

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

We are a Japanese-owned restaurant and sake bar located in the heart of Waikiki, serving creative Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine created by an experienced Japanese chef. We are looking for someone ...

Four Seasons Hotels Limited

Sous Chef

Lanai City, HI · On-site

$51K - $69K/yr

The resort's 10 spa hales are luxurious, Japanese-inspired oases of calm, each one featuring an ... SOUS CHEF Sensei Lāna'i, A Four Seasons Resort, is looking for a Sous Chef who shares a passion ...

Gecko Hospitality

Yakitori Chef

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$60K/yr

Yakitori Chef / Cook New Japanese Restaurant Opening Are you a talented Chef or Cook with experience in yakitori, Japanese cuisine, or live-fire cooking? We are seeking skilled Yakitori Chefs and ...

Homma Talent

Sous Chef

Lanai City, HI · On-site

$76K/yr

The Sous Chef holds a management position within the culinary team, reporting to the Executive Chef ... Japanese Cuisine experience preferred. Benefits * TN Visa provided * 76,000 USD Annual Gross Income

La Palme D'or

Pastry Chef

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$20/hr

With your culinary education, you will be able to obtain valuable skills from a French Japanese ... Preform any additional tasks reported by lead chef * Willingness to deal with customer complaints ...

La Palme D'or

Pastry Chef

Honolulu, HI

$20/hr

With your culinary education, you will be able to obtain valuable skills from a French Japanese ... Preform any additional tasks reported by lead chef * Willingness to deal with customer complaints ...

S4S Maui Restaurant LLC

Sushi Chef

Kihei, HI

... Chef to join our award-winning culinary team. Located at the world-renowned Four Seasons Resort ... The ideal candidate is passionate about Japanese cuisine, maintains the highest standards of ...

S4S Maui Restaurant LLC

Sushi Chef

Kihei, HI · On-site

... Chef to join our award-winning culinary team. Located at the world-renowned Four Seasons Resort ... The ideal candidate is passionate about Japanese cuisine, maintains the highest standards of ...

Spago Maui

Sushi Chef

Kihei, HI · On-site

... Chef to join our award-winning culinary team. Located at the world-renowned Four Seasons Resort ... The ideal candidate is passionate about Japanese cuisine, maintains the highest standards of ...

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A Japanese Chef is a culinary professional specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi, ramen, tempura, and other traditional dishes. They are skilled in techniques such as knife work, food presentation, and ingredient selection to ensure authenticity. Japanese Chefs work in restaurants, hotels, or specialty kitchens, preparing high-quality dishes while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Their role may also involve menu creation, sourcing ingredients, and training kitchen staff.

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Line Cook - $20-$25/hr | Flexible Schedule

Genius Lounge Inc

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Genius Lounge Waikiki is hiring a Line Cook to join our kitchen team!

We are a Japanese-owned restaurant and sake bar located in the heart of Waikiki, serving creative Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine created by an experienced Japanese chef.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, and a good team player. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but we're also open to someone who has less experience and is motivated to learn.

Pay

$20–$25 per hour, based on experience and skills.

The first 10 working days are considered a training/probationary period at $17 per hour.

If you demonstrate strong skills, reliability, and a good work ethic, your pay may be increased before the 10-day probationary period is completed.

We recognize good work and are happy to increase pay quickly for the right person.

Flexible Schedule

Only 2 days per week minimum!

Typical shifts:

Sunday–Saturday: 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM – approximately 10:00 PM–11:00 PM

Shift end time depends on business volume. On busy weekends, shifts may occasionally run until around 12:00 AM.

We understand that everyone has different schedules.

Can't start at 4:00 PM? Need to finish before 10:00 PM? Let us know. We are happy to discuss your availability and see if we can make it work.

This position can be a great fit for someone looking for a second job, extra income, or a flexible part-time schedule.

About Our Kitchen

Our kitchen is small, and teamwork is very important to us.

Everyone works together and shares the responsibilities needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly. There is no “that's not my job” attitude on our team.

Line Cook responsibilities include:

  • Line cooking and plating
  • Food preparation
  • Ingredient prep
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Kitchen opening/closing duties
  • Dishwashing
  • Helping other kitchen team members as needed

Dishwashing and cleaning are part of every Line Cook's responsibilities. Everyone helps each other, especially during busy service.

If you're the kind of person who sees something that needs to be done and jumps in to help, you'll fit in well with our team.

What We're Looking For

  • Kitchen or restaurant experience preferred
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Team-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Willing to help with all kitchen duties, including dishwashing
  • Available at least 2 days per week
  • Weekend availability is a plus

Benefits

  • $20–$25/hour after training/probation, based on experience and performance
  • Opportunity for early pay increase based on performance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Minimum 2 shifts per week
  • Free employee meal during your shift
  • 20% employee discount
  • Learn unique Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine
  • Friendly, team-oriented work environment

About Genius Lounge

Genius Lounge has been serving Waikiki since 2009. We are a locally operated, Japanese-owned restaurant offering Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine in a casual and unique atmosphere.

If you enjoy cooking, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team where everyone helps each other, we'd love to meet you!

Please apply with your resume and availability.


Website

https://geniusloungehawaiiusa.com/

Company Description

Genius Lounge Waikiki is a Japanese-owned sake bar and restaurant located in the heart of Waikiki. Since 2009, we have been serving creative Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine made by an experienced Japanese chef.

We are a small, team-oriented restaurant where everyone works together to provide great food, drinks, and hospitality in a fun and fast-paced environment.

We value reliability, teamwork, a positive attitude, and employees who are willing to help wherever needed. We offer a friendly workplace, flexible scheduling, employee meals, and opportunities to learn and grow with our team.