Lunch / Dinner Host

Arancino di Mare

About Us

Voted Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii by Honolulu Magazine's Hale 'Aina Awards for over a decade, Arancino blends classic Italian flavors with a modern twist, using 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.

Join Our Team

We're looking for friendly, energetic, and organized Hosts/Hostesses to be the first smiling face our guests see. This is a great opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment while building valuable customer service skills. We are hiring for both lunch and dinner shifts - weekend availability is a plus!

Responsibilities

Welcome and greet guests with warmth and professionalism
Manage reservations and seating to ensure smooth guest flow
Provide menus and notify servers when guests are seated
Answer questions about the restaurant and assist with takeout orders
Maintain a clean and organized host stand and entry area
Communicate wait times and guest needs to the team
Support the front-of-house team to ensure excellent service

Qualifications

Friendly, professional, and guest-focused demeanor
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy setting
Previous host/hostess or customer service experience preferred
Flexible availability for lunch and dinner shifts (weekends a plus)
Bilingual Japanese/English a plus - passing a linguist test may result in higher pay

What We Offer

Competitive hourly wage + tips
Health insurance benefits
Flexible scheduling with HotSchedules
Training, development, and opportunities for promotion
Fun and supportive work environment

Help us create the warm welcome that keeps guests coming back - apply today!
Work schedule

Weekend availability
Monday to Friday
On call
Holidays
Day shift
Night shift

Supplemental pay

Tips

Benefits

Health insurance
Employee discount
Other

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago

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