What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Team Member position at Aina Kauai Restaurant?
During Service Responsibilities
1. Serve Dishes: Deliver plates from the kitchen to guests and provide a brief explanation of the dish.
2. Clear Plates: Collect finished plates and place them on the dish cart for transport to the dish area.
3. Refill Water: Refill water glasses as needed throughout service.
4. Clear Courses: Once all guests have finished a course, transport plates to the dish area using the dish cart, carefully wash the dishes, and return them to their designated places.
After Service Responsibilities
1. Complete Dishwashing: Finish washing all dishes and glasses, then return them to their designated places.
2. Clean Dining Room: Sanitize all surfaces and sweep the floor.
3. Clean Bathrooms: Replenish bathroom supplies and ensure the bathrooms are clean.
4. Manage Waste: Empty all garbage bins.
Additional Work
On Wednesdays, arrive at 4:30pm, clean windows and window sills, and mop floor.
Schedule
- Workdays: Wednesday to Saturday
- Shift: Start 5:45 PM. End approximately 8:30 to 9:00 PM.
Requirements
1. Strong sense of conscientiousness, integrity, and competence.
2. Ability to interact professionally with guests in the spirit of aloha.
3. Authorized to work in the United States.
4. Must attend an in-person interview and be available for scheduled shifts.
5. Criminal background check may be required.
Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two local references to apply.
About
Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, beer, and wine.
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant - Gold" 2023 and 2024.
We offer a pre-fixe multi-course tasting menu to a maximum of 10 guests starting at 6pm each evening.
This job features a calm and orderly work environment where attention to detail, presence, focus, and care are paramount.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 17 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Evening shift
Application Question(s):
- The compensation for this position is as follows:
1) Candidates with at least 2 years experience as a server or bartender in a fine dining restaurant and dish washing experience will start at $30/hour and be eligible to earn up to $40/hour after a 2 month probationary period.
2) Candidates with at least 2 years experience as a busser, runner, or dishwasher in a restaurant will start at $22/hour and be eligible to earn $30/hour after a 2 month probationary period and $35/hour after a 3 month probationary period.
3) Candidates with no relevant restaurant experience will start at $20/hour and be eligible to earn up to $30/hour after a 3 month probationary period and $35/hour after a 6 month probationary period.
This position will not receive tip income.
Is this compensation acceptable to you?
- Are you able to work Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat from 5:45pm to 9:00pm on a reliable and consistent basis?
- Do you have an active Blue Card with the Liquor Commission? If not, would you be willing to obtain one?
- Do you have a Food Handler Card for food safety? If not, would you be willing to obtain one?
- All applicants are required to complete an employment application and personality assessment test before being invited to participate in an in person interview. Do you agree to perform these two tasks before interviewing?
- To mitigate the impact of no-shows for job interviews, all candidates will be required to contact the restaurant to reconfirm their intention to show up for the job interview on the day before the job interview. Interviews will be automatically cancelled for candidates who do not contact the restaurant to reconfirm their intention to show up for the job interview on the day before the job interview. Do you understand and agree to this?
- All compensation is paid in accordance with the law through a payroll service and will be subject to taxes and deductions mandated by federal and state law. We do not pay wages or tips in cash or engage in tax avoidance or other illegal payment strategies. The compensation described in this job post represents gross pay before legally mandated deductions. Is this policy acceptable to you?
- Please describe why you are interested in this job.
- When are you available to start work?
- Interviews are generally conducted in the afternoons on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, or Sat. Generally, what days of the week and times are you available for an interview?
- During working hours, while employees are clocked in and being paid, phone use is prohibited. Do you agree to be bound by this policy?
Ability to Commute:
- Kapaa, HI 96746 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $40