Line Cook

Part-Time | 14–20 Hours Per Week | Evening Shifts

PEWA by Pono Potions is looking for a reliable, motivated part-time PM Line Cook to join our kitchen team.

Located in Honolulu’s Chinatown, PEWA is a locally owned restaurant and cocktail bar from the team behind Pono Potions. Our menu focuses on approachable, thoughtfully prepared food made with quality ingredients — from pastas and shareable plates to steaks, salads, and seasonal dishes — served alongside a craft cocktail and beverage program.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their food, works clean, moves with urgency, and can stay composed when dinner service gets busy. PEWA is a growing restaurant with a close-knit team, so we especially value people who communicate well, help each other out, and genuinely care about putting out a great product.

THE POSITION

This position is specifically for our PM/dinner kitchen team and will average approximately 14–20 hours per week.

Evening and weekend availability is important. This is a great fit for an experienced cook looking for a consistent second job, someone balancing school or another position, or a strong up-and-coming cook who wants additional restaurant experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute menu items according to PEWA recipes, portions, and presentation standards
• Set up and maintain an organized station for dinner service
• Cook efficiently and consistently during both normal service and high-volume rushes
• Complete assigned prep and communicate prep needs to the kitchen team
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and FIFO procedures
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards
• Maintain a clean and organized station throughout the shift
• Assist with closing, cleaning, and kitchen breakdown
• Communicate clearly with fellow cooks, FOH, and management
• Help wherever needed — we are a small team, and nobody is too precious to jump in when the restaurant gets slammed

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous restaurant or line-cook experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dinner service
• Reliable, punctual, and able to consistently work scheduled shifts
• Strong sense of urgency without sacrificing quality
• Clean, organized, and attentive to detail
• Able to follow recipes and maintain consistent portioning and presentation
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Evening and weekend availability
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Current food-handler certification or ability to obtain one

COMPENSATION & PERKS

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Team members also receive:

• Employee meals during qualifying shifts
• Employee discounts at PEWA and Pono Potions concepts
• Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy
• Opportunities for additional hours and advancement as the company grows
• A supportive, locally owned work environment where good work is noticed

ABOUT PEWA

PEWA is part of the growing Pono Potions family of businesses. What started with locally made artisan syrups has expanded into hospitality through Pōʻai by Pono Potions and PEWA.

PEWA combines the warmth and creativity of Pono Potions with a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar experience in the heart of Chinatown. We host everything from casual dinners and date nights to large parties, private events, and busy show nights — which means some nights are chill and some nights the kitchen suddenly finds out the entire Hawaiʻi Theatre audience would like dinner at exactly the same time.

We care about good food, genuine hospitality, consistency, teamwork, and creating a workplace where talented people can grow with us.

If you’re dependable, work clean, care about the food you put on the plate, and know how to keep moving when the tickets start rolling in, we’d love to meet you.

To apply: Please send your résumé along with your general evening/weekend availability and a brief introduction about your kitchen experience.

PEWA by Pono Potions
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Full-time or part-time?
• What days of the week are you available?
• What is your ideal start date?

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person