Food & Beverage | Part-Time, Hourly
The LineUp at Wai Kai – ?Ewa Beach, Hawai?i
The LineUp at Wai Kai is seeking friendly, organized, and guest-focused Hosts and Hostesses to serve as the first point of contact within our Food & Beverage outlets. This role is essential to setting the tone for each guest’s experience, from greeting and reservations to seating flow and front-of-house coordination.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, stays calm and polished during busy service periods, and takes pride in creating a welcoming, well-organized dining environment.
Be the first impression at a premier waterfront destination
Work in a guest-facing role that blends hospitality, organization, and service
Join a collaborative Food & Beverage team with clear standards and support
Gain experience with reservations, floor plans, and front-of-house operations
Opportunities to work peak shifts, weekends, and special service periods
Guest Welcome & Seating
Greet all guests warmly and professionally in accordance with Food & Beverage standards
Manage the seating process, including confirming reservations, plotting floor plans, and managing reservation inventory
Answer guest questions regarding reservations, menus, hours, and general restaurant information
Anticipate guest needs and respond promptly, even during high-volume service
Reservations & Front-of-House Operations
Maintain complete knowledge of the reservation system and seating layout
Legibly document reservations when systems are unavailable and communicate updates to the team
Maintain knowledge of table and lounge numbers, sections, capacities, menus, and hours of operation
Exercise good judgment when identifying potentially intoxicated guests and escalate concerns appropriately
Cleanliness, Organization & Support
Set up, clean, and maintain the host stand, menus, seating areas, and front-of-house equipment
Complete opening and closing duties, including restocking items and preparing the host area for service
Assist the restaurant team with maintaining cleanliness of tabletops and guest areas
Ensure assigned stations and service areas are clean and properly maintained
Teamwork & Communication
Communicate clearly and professionally with guests, management, and team members
Work cohesively with servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to support smooth service flow
Maintain confidentiality of guest information at all times
Perform additional duties as assigned to support Food & Beverage operations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Ability to remain focused, calm, and professional during busy service periods
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain service flow
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting a team environment
ServSafe Certification preferred
Previous host/hostess experience preferred (minimum six months), but not required
Willingness to work long hours as needed
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
Ability to perform frequent physical movements while supporting guest service
If you enjoy creating warm first impressions, staying organized, and supporting a smooth dining experience within a premier waterfront destination, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and share a bit about your hospitality experience, we look forward to connecting with you.