Genius Lounge

Line Cook – Flexible Schedule | 2 Days/W

Looking for a flexible kitchen job in Waikiki? Come join our team at Genius Lounge!

Genius Lounge is a Japanese-owned restaurant and sake bar located in the heart of Waikiki. We serve creative Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine developed by an experienced Japanese chef.

We are currently looking for a Line Cook to join our small, friendly kitchen team.

Whether you already have kitchen experience or are looking to build your cooking skills, we'd love to hear from you. Students and part-time applicants are welcome!

Why Work With Us?

• $20–$25/hour after probation, based on experience and skills
• Only 2 days/week minimum
• Flexible scheduling
• Starting at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
• Need to start later or leave earlier? Let's talk!
• Free employee meal during your shift
• 20% employee discount
• Learn Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cooking
• Small, friendly team environment
• Great opportunity to gain hands-on restaurant experience in Waikiki

Schedule

We are open Sunday through Saturday.

Typical kitchen shifts start at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM and usually finish between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM, depending on business volume.

On busy weekends, shifts may occasionally run until around 12:00 AM.

Can't start at 4:00 PM because of school or another job? Need to finish before 10:00 PM? Let us know your availability. We are happy to discuss a schedule that works for both of us.

What You'll Do

Our kitchen is small and we believe strongly in teamwork.

Instead of separating every task by position, our kitchen team works together and shares responsibilities to keep everything running smoothly.

Your duties may include:

• Food preparation
• Line cooking and plating
• Preparing ingredients
• Cleaning and maintaining your work area
• Kitchen closing duties
• Dishwashing
• Helping other team members as needed

Everyone in our kitchen—including our Line Cooks—helps with dishwashing and cleaning. There is no "that's not my job" attitude here. We help each other and work together as one team.

If you're hardworking, dependable, and willing to jump in wherever help is needed, you'll fit in well with us.

What We're Looking For

Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred, but we're also willing to consider someone with less experience who has a great attitude and genuinely wants to learn.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and punctual
• A team player
• Willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen
• Willing to help with all kitchen duties
• Available at least 2 days per week
• Weekend availability is a plus

Pay

$20–$25/hour, depending on experience and skills.

Probationary Period:
The first 20 working days are a probationary/training period at $17/hour.

About Genius Lounge

Genius Lounge has been serving Waikiki since 2009. Our menu combines Japanese cooking techniques with Hawaiian flavors in a casual and unique restaurant environment.

If you enjoy cooking, want to learn new skills, and like being part of a team where everyone helps each other, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and tell us a little about yourself and your availability.