Busser

Workstream; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid training and skill development

Opportunities for advancement

Fun and supportive team environment

Job summary

Arancino, Hawaii's award-winning Italian restaurant, is seeking hardworking, team-oriented bussers to support our service team. This entry-level role offers hands-on hospitality training, with emphasis on tableside presentation and guest service in a fast-paced dining room.

We value a positive attitude, teamwork, and flexibility for lunch and dinner shifts. Bilingual Japanese/English a plus; higher pay may be offered to bilingual candidates.

Qualifications

• Positive, professional, and guest-focused attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• No prior experience required — training provided.
• Flexible availability for lunch and dinner shifts (weekends a plus).
• Bilingual Japanese/English a plus — passing a linguist test may result in higher pay.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables quickly and efficiently between guests
• Refill water and assist servers with beverage and bread service
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, including floors and service stations
• Assist with food running, delivering dishes promptly and accurately

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Guest-focused attitude

Bilingual Japanese/English

Job description

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 seeking hardworking, team-oriented Bussers to support our award-winning service team. This is a great entry-level opportunity to learn restaurant operations and develop hospitality skills — including tableside presentation, which we will train you on!

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables quickly and efficiently between guests
• Refill water and assist servers with beverage and bread service
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, including floors and service stations
• Assist with food running, delivering dishes promptly and accurately

  Qualifications

  • Positive, professional, and guest-focused attitude
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • No prior experience required — training provided
  • 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
  • Paid training and skill development, including tablespace service
  • Opportunities for advancement within the company
  • Fun and supportive team environment

  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.