Lūʻau Kalamakū - Dining Captain

Apply today and join Lūʻau Kalamakū , Kauai’s favorite lūʻau! 

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Dining Captain for our lūʻau service. The Dining Captain will play a pivotal role in overseeing the front-of-house operations, ensuring the smooth flow of service, and leading a team of food servers and table attendants. If you have a proven track record in restaurant supervision, possess strong leadership skills, and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, we invite you to apply.

Wages:

• Starting at $16/hour + tips

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, motivate, and supervise the food server and table attendant team during evening shifts.
  • Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate service expectations and address any specific requirements.
• Guest Experience:
  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by maintaining a welcoming and efficient dining environment.
  • Address guest inquiries, concerns, and special requests with professionalism and courtesy.
• Service Coordination:
  • Oversee the coordination of table assignments, seating arrangements, and overall dining service.
  • Monitor the pacing of service to maintain a smooth and enjoyable dining experience.
• Training and Development:
  • Provide training and guidance to new and existing staff to enhance their service skills.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Quality Control:
  • Conduct regular quality checks to ensure food presentation, timing, and service standards are consistently met.
  • Address any issues promptly and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Communication:
  • Foster clear communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff to ensure seamless service.
  • Collaborate with management on improving service processes and enhancing the overall dining experience.

Working Hours:

• This is a part-time supervisory position, with evening shifts from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and additional time for pre-shift meetings and post-shift responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience, knowledge, and skills required:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or captain role within the restaurant industry.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume dining environment.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Free meals
• Employee discounts
• Free Parking
• Uniforms are provided

Lūʻau Kalamakū is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" link below.

We look forward to hearing from you and having you join our team!