Prep / Line Cook
Thirty Eight Honolulu | Harbor Seafood, Done Right
The Role
Thirty Eight isn’t a loud kitchen or a ego factory. We’re a serious, food-forward seafood restaurant built on clean flavors, sharp execution, and calm confidence.
We’re looking for line and prep cooks who care about what they do and can own their prep list and station. Someone who thrives in service, respects the craft, and knows how to work in a kitchen without losing their cool. If you care about seafood, technique, and consistency—and want to help build something solid—this is your spot.
What You’ll Do
- Hold the line on quality, seasoning, and execution every single plate
- Keep prep tight, your station dialed, and service smooth
- Manage your prep, inventory, and waste with intention
- Enforce cleanliness, food safety, and standards—no shortcuts
- Bring ideas, but know when to execute the playbook
Who You Are
- A real cook first
- Calm in the weeds, sharp on the line
- No ego, no yelling, no chaos
- You care deeply about food, systems, and your team
- You want to build, not bounce around
The Food
- Local fish, raw bar moments, clean sauces
- Dishes made with intention
- Harbor seafood with polish and restraint
- Every dish has a reason to exist
The Culture
- Professional, focused, and respectful
- High standards, zero intimidation
- Built for consistency and longevity
- Team oriented, we show up each day for ourselves and each other
- When we clock in, we lock in
Why Thirty Eight
- A serious kitchen with a clear identity
- Ownership that’s present and invested
- Room to grow as the restaurant grows
- Competitive pay based on experience
- A chance to help shape a flagship harbor restaurant in Honolulu
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 55.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Where on island do you live?
- Do you have a car or reliable transportation?
- Whats your work availability, specifically can you work weekends?
- How soon can you start?
- Are you looking for full or part time?
Work Location: In person
