FrontDeskADM

Arancino; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Arancino, recognized as the Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii, is seeking friendly and organized Hosts/Hostesses to join our team in Honolulu. This role is crucial as you will be the first smiling face our guests encounter, welcoming them and ensuring a smooth seating experience.

Responsibilities include greeting guests with warmth, managing reservations, and maintaining a clean host stand. We offer a competitive hourly wage plus tips, flexible scheduling, and health insurance benefits in a fun and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Previous host/hostess experience preferred.
• Flexible availability for shifts, especially weekends.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests warmly.
• Manage reservations and seating for smooth flow.
• Provide menus and assist with takeout orders.
• Maintain clean and organized entry area.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Customer service experience

Job description

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.

Beaches & Islands

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.

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

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