Top 106 Culinary Jobs in Waikoloa Hi

Sous Chef
Kona Inn —Kailua-Kona, HI
- From $70,000 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
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Food Runner (Casual) - Lagoon Grill at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hilton —Waikoloa, HI
- $22.91 - $25.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Hotel
- Guest services
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Prep Cook
Tommy Bahama —Kamuela, HI
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Online Application
- Hospitality
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Upscale Sous Chef - Kona HI
Goodwin Recruiting —Waikoloa, HI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Organizational skills
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Host/Hostess
Tommy Bahama —Kamuela, HI
- Online Application
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
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Apprentice Meat Cutter (39, Mauna Lani)
Foodland —Kamuela, HI
- $19.58 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Culinary experience
- Merchandising
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Sous Chef
Tommy Bahama —Waimea, HI
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Journeyman Fish Cutter (38, Waimea)
Foodland Super Market, Ltd. —Kamuela, HI
- $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Culinary experience
- Mid-level
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Cook
Hawaii Restaurant Group —Waimea, HI
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Apprentice Meat Cutter (25, Kona)
Sack N Save —Kailua-Kona, HI
- $17.58 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Culinary experience
- Merchandising
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ICE CREAM MAKER
Tropical Dreams Ice Cream —Kamuela, HI
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Main Kitchen Steward (Casual)
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel —Waimea, HI
- $27.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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MK Kitchen Helper (J1 TEMP)
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel —Waimea, HI
- $27.68 an hour
- Temporary
- Entry level
- Resort
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Steward
Mauna Lani —Waimea, HI
- $22.96 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Residential
- Food Handler Certification
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Gourmet Coffee Attendant (Full-Time)
Marriott International, Inc —Waikoloa, HI
- $23.70 - $29.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Fry Cook
Marriott International, Inc —Waikoloa, HI
- $25.05 - $31.31 an hour
- Part-time
Cook I
Mauna Lani —Waimea, HI
- $32.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Residential
- Mentoring
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Cook III - Main Kitchen (Full Time)
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel —Waimea, HI
- $32.07 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dishwasher/Utility
Lava Lava Beach Club —Waikoloa, HI
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Cook IV - Manta AM (Casual)
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel —Waimea, HI
- $31.31 an hour
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef

Kona Inn
Kailua-Kona, HI

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Job Details

Full-time
From $70,000 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Operations management
Shift management
Team development
Culinary Arts
Kitchen stations

Full Job Description

Kona Inn Restaurant is seeking an experienced and dependable Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team.

The Sous Chef works closely with the Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain food quality and consistency, develop the culinary team, and ensure smooth execution during service.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who is comfortable working the line, training cooks, organizing prep, maintaining standards, and stepping into a leadership role whenever the Chef is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Chef with daily BOH operations and kitchen leadership
Supervise cooks, prep cooks, and dish staff during daily operations
Lead the kitchen and service when the Chef is unavailable
Maintain food quality, flavor, portioning, presentation, and consistency
Conduct line checks and ensure stations are properly prepared before service
Coordinate daily prep and production based on anticipated business levels
Train and develop culinary team members on recipes, techniques, sanitation, and kitchen standards
Maintain recipe and portion-control standards
Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and proper product rotation
Monitor food waste, yields, and product usage
Assist with controlling food and labor costs
Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization
Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and FIFO procedures
Communicate equipment, maintenance, staffing, and operational concerns to the Chef
Work closely with FOH management to ensure smooth and timely service
Assist with menu development, daily specials, recipe testing, and culinary improvements
Help create a professional, respectful, and accountable kitchen culture
Lead by example and remain hands-on during high-volume service

Qualifications

Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook, or similar leadership experience
Strong culinary and line-cooking skills
Experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment preferred
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling
Basic understanding of food cost, inventory, ordering, portion control, and waste management
Ability to train, coach, and supervise kitchen employees
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and organized during high-volume service
Reliable, professional, and accountable
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and other shifts based on business needs
Experience with seafood and Hawaiʻi/local cuisine is a plus
Culinary education is preferred but not required with equivalent restaurant experience

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who wants to lead, learn, and grow.

The ideal Sous Chef takes ownership of the kitchen, supports their Chef, develops the cooks around them, and understands that consistency comes from strong preparation and strong systems.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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Refine Your Search

culinary jobs in waikoloa hi

Sous Chef

Food Runner (Casual) - Lagoon Grill at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Prep Cook

Upscale Sous Chef - Kona HI

Host/Hostess

Apprentice Meat Cutter (39, Mauna Lani)

Sous Chef

Journeyman Fish Cutter (38, Waimea)

Cook

Apprentice Meat Cutter (25, Kona)

ICE CREAM MAKER

Main Kitchen Steward (Casual)

MK Kitchen Helper (J1 TEMP)

Steward

Gourmet Coffee Attendant (Full-Time)

Fry Cook

Cook I

Cook III - Main Kitchen (Full Time)

Dishwasher/Utility

Cook IV - Manta AM (Casual)

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