Lead Cook

Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is Honolulu's best spot for authentic and innovative poke bowls and much more, brought to you by the people who know poke best. Our second location, which which is now open inside the Wayfinder Waikiki, brings our passion for poke, local dishes and signature cocktails to one of the most historic and iconic neighborhoods in Honolulu.

The Lead Cook assists the Chef and Sous Chef carry out the daily needs of the establishment. While working on the line the lead cook has the authority over his/her staff which include cooks, prep cooks, and utility cooks. The lead cook would need to be knowledgeable about cooking techniques, procedures, systems operations, staffing strategies, as well as general kitchen guidelines. The lead cook oversees the kitchen when the chef and sous chef are not present. The lead cook will also handle some of the purveyor accounts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
Ensure that all items are to spec, dated appropriately, packed, sealed, and labeled correctly.
Delegate daily responsibilities and assignments to employees, appropriate to their skills and ability.
Comply fully with all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
High school education with some college background preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have prior management experience in a culinary position in a high-volume food service establishment.
Knife and cooking skills required.
Must have recent TB Clearance.
Must comply with all company policies and requirements.

Benefits include competitive wages, flexible schedules, medical insurance, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with a company match, advancement opportunities, and more.

With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
Bar
Casual dining restaurant
Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
Evening shift
Morning shift
Weekly day range:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):
Please provide a list of your work availability times for each day noted below:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
knife and cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Kitchen/culinary management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Honolulu, HI 96815 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person