Dining Reception Attendant (Part-Time)

Northstar-Memorial-Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Dining Reception Attendant at Mililani Memorial Park in Honolulu, HI. The role focuses on maintaining a welcoming dining area, serving refreshments, and supporting funeral services with dignity and care.

Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down dining spaces, assisting servers, and ensuring cleanliness and safety throughout the facility. Equal opportunity employer and caring, respectful service are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Funeral profession experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dining room area; set up refreshments and clean before/after services.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the facility; sweep, mop, wipe surfaces, vacuum, trash.
• Deliver event supplies to assigned locations and ensure banquet spaces are ready.
• Assist servers by clearing tables, refreshing setups, and replenishing guest amenities.
• Transport linens, banquet ware, and equipment between storage and event spaces.
• Report damaged furniture, malfunctioning equipment, or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Respond to guest and team requests with courtesy and urgency during events.
• Follow venue safety and sanitation protocols during setup, service, and breakdown.

Skills

Compassionate service

Professionalism

Guest relations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Mililani Memorial Park is looking for a Dining Reception Attendant to join our team in Honolulu, HI where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment. The Reception Attendant supports location management by ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for families and guests during memorial services. This role focuses on preparing and maintaining the dining area, providing refreshments, and assisting with general facility upkeep. The Reception Attendant plays an important part in delivering compassionate service and maintaining the dignity and respect of the funeral home environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the dining room area, including setting up refreshments (coffee, water, juice) and cleaning before and after services.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the facility, including sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, vacuuming, and emptying trash.
• Delivers event-related supplies such as water stations, signage, and materials to assigned locations.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of banquet spaces and surrounding areas.
• Assists servers by clearing tables, refreshing setups, and replenishing guest amenities.
• Transports linens, banquet ware, and equipment between storage and event spaces.
• Reports damaged furniture, malfunctioning equipment, or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Responds to guest or team requests during events with courtesy and urgency.
• Follows venue safety and sanitation protocols during setup, service, and breakdown.
• Performs side duties including cleaning restrooms, polishing glassware, or folding napkins.
• Support funeral directors during on-site events, including services and arrangement conferences.
• Maintain facility areas (excluding preparation rooms) to ensure a professional and respectful environment.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, demonstrating compassion and professionalism.
• Uphold reverence and respect for the deceased at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Funeral profession experience preferred

Compensation $15 - $16/hr.

Mililani Memorial Park has been serving families across Oahu since 1960, providing compassionate care, personalized guidance, and meaningful opportunities to honor life's most cherished memories. Rooted in a tradition of service and aloha, our team is dedicated to creating experiences that bring comfort, connection, and healing to the families we serve. Joining our location means becoming part of a trusted legacy that has supported generations of island families with dignity, respect, and heartfelt care.

Millani Memorial Park is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026’s USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.