Restaurant Manager for busy Italian restaurant in Waikiki

Restaurant Manager for Busy Italian Restaurant in Waikiki

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Restaurant Manager – Award-Winning Italian Dining in Honolulu

Join Hawaii's Best Italian Restaurant!

Are you passionate about hospitality, leadership, and authentic Italian cuisine?

Arancino Ristorante Italiano , proudly voted "Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii" by Honolulu Magazine's Hale 'Aina Awards for over a decade, is seeking a talented Restaurant Manager to join our award-winning team in Honolulu.

With three exceptional locations — two in Waikiki and one inside the prestigious Kahala Hotel & Resort — Arancino has been a pillar of Italian culinary excellence in Hawaii since 1996. We combine time-honored Italian traditions with the spirit of aloha, using the finest imported ingredients from Italy alongside fresh, locally sourced products.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily restaurant operations with a focus on guest satisfaction and team motivation.
• Uphold and ensure excellence in service, food quality, and ambiance.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and turn challenges into positive experiences.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to reach their full potential.
• Manage and optimize controllable costs including labor and inventory.
• Implement strategies for sales growth and operational efficiency.
• Set the standard by modeling professionalism and Arancino's company values.
• Collaborate with BOH leadership to ensure seamless service.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Experience in casual-upscale or upscale dining preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset.
• Familiarity with cost controls, labor management, and guest recovery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule – 5-day workweek, 10 hours shifts.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual merit-based performance evaluations .
• Paid parking and uniform/cell phone reimbursement.
• Paid vacation and sick days with unused time rollover.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and drug coverage .
• Simple IRA with 3% company match after 1 year of employment.
• Career growth opportunities within a respected local restaurant group.

At Arancino, we're more than a restaurant — we're a family that takes pride in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and team members alike. If you're a motivated hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.

Work schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

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