Grill cook

About Us

Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii by Honolulu Magazine’s Hale 'Aina Awards for 12 years in a row, Arancino showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, featuring the finest ingredients imported from Italy and fresh, locally sourced products from Hawaii. Our award-winning locations in Waikiki and The Kahala Hotel have earned Hale ‘Aina and ‘Ilima honors for excellence in cuisine and service.

Join Our Team

We’re looking for an experienced Secondi / Line Cook to handle our fry and grill stations. This role is key to delivering the perfectly cooked meats, seafood, and sides that define the heart of our main courses. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in precision cooking, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meats, seafood, and sides on the grill and fry stations to exact specifications
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure consistency and quality
• Plate dishes according to presentation standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station
• Coordinate with other line cooks to ensure smooth service during busy periods
• Follow all food safety and hygiene guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience on grill and/or fry stations in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong understanding of cooking temperatures, timings, and food safety
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining quality standards
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• AM/PM availability preferred

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical coverage
• 50% employee dining discount
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for cross-training and advancement

Be part of the team that brings authentic Italian flavors to life — apply today!

Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii’ by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards 10 years running – showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist featuring the finest ingredients imported from Italy and fresh locally sourced products from Hawaii. We have two locations in Waikiki and one at The Kahala Hotel.

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour

Pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

Arancino at The Kahala, Honolulu, HI. 5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816