Line Cook – Flexible Schedule | 2 Days/W

About the role

Genius Lounge is a Japanese-owned restaurant and sake bar located in the heart of Waikiki, serving creative Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine developed by an experienced Japanese chef. We are looking for a Line Cook to join our small, friendly kitchen team. Students and part-time applicants are welcome.

Pay

$20–$25/hour after a 20-day probationary period (starting at $17/hour), based on experience and skills.

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. We require a minimum of 2 days per week and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.

Responsibilities

• 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 shares responsibilities)

Requirements

• Reliable and punctual
• 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)

Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred, but we are also willing to consider applicants with less experience who demonstrate a great attitude and genuine desire to learn.

Benefits

• Free employee meal during your shift
• 20% employee discount
• Opportunity to learn Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cooking
• Small, friendly team environment
• Hands-on restaurant experience in Waikiki

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.