Kitchen Lead Candidate (4+years exp. /weekends/3-5 days)

We're Hiring:

Cook at Tetsumen (Hilo) Love Japanese food? Join our kitchen team and be part of creating top-rated ramen and side dishes that East Hawaii voted #1! ⚠

NOTE :

This position is intended for experienced cooks with leadership experience who are interested in advancing into a Kitchen Lead/Supervisor role. Refer to our Cook post for line/prep cook position.

Pay & Perks:

Training Pay:

$19.00/hour + tips (Average + $6•10/hour )

Lead Position Pay:

Starting at $21.00/hour + tips after successful completion of training.

Tips:

Average + $6•10/hour (depending on slow/busy seasons & performance)

Meals:

One staff meal per shift

Employee Discount Health Insurance:

maintain 20+ hours Paid training

Schedule:

Opportunity to advance into a Kitchen Lead/Supervisor role after successful training. Must be available Mix of Day and Night, including Saturday day or night & Sunday night regularly. Must be available 3-5 total days/week. Must be able to expand your role from cook to cut prep and opening the shop. Refer to below.

Cook Shifts:

COOKS (Prep & Service):

Day Shift:

7 am•3/4 pm (subject to change)

Night Shift:

3 /4 pm•10/11 pm (subject to change)

CUT PREP

6 am•10/11 am (+Cook shift 10/11 am•3/4 pm when scheduled for restaurant service)

Opening Shift:

Starts at 5 am (+Cook shift 10/11 am•3/4 pm when scheduled for restaurant service) We're looking for someone ready to grow with us and stay long-term.

What You'll Do:

Prep and cook ramen & side dishes with care and true to the recipe. Maintain a clean, efficient, and safe kitchen (including dishwashing duties) Assist with inventory to reduce waste and keep ingredients stocked Communicate with all staff efficiently and respectfully. Occasionally support front-of-house (delivering orders, taking calls and orders etc.) Contribute to a small, dedicated team that takes pride in the quality of our food and customer service. Gradually expand your role from cook to cut prep and opening. Expand your role from line/prep cook to cook supervisor/kitchen lead.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For:

Strong Knife Skills 4+years of Professional Kitchen Experience ⚠ Knife skill will be tested. [Preferred] Experience as a Kitchen Lead/SV/Manager Passion for Japanese food and culture Food Handler's Certificate ( complete before first training day ) Great if you have: customer service experience, a liquor license, or cut/prep experience in a Japanese kitchen Must have a valid driver's license and your own vehicle.

Interview & Hiring Process:

Please bring a note with your availability and 1-3 references Bring your own knife if you prefer

Appearance & Dress Code:

Team members must comply with company appearance standards. Facial piercings and large ear gauges are not permitted while working.

Pay:

$21.00•$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Application Question(s): How do you like Japanese food and culture? Please share your own experience. List days and times of your availability.

Experience:

Kitchen Prep:

2 years (Required)

Line Cook:

2 years (Required)

Kitchen Management:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person