Wait Help – Limelight Hawaii

Wait Help Limelight Hawaii

Department: Food & Beverage Limelight Hawaii
Hourly Rate: $17.00 tips
Reports To: Director of Operations and Restaurant & Banquet Manager

Position Overview

Limelight Hawaii is a premier entertainment venue featuring nightly shows specialty cocktails à la carte dining and full banquet services including breakfast lunch and dinner events. We are seeking professional and guest-focused Wait Help to deliver exceptional service across multiple dining formatsranging from high-energy cocktail service to elegant banquet dining.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive courteous and timely service to guests in a variety of settings including:
• Cocktail service in the entertainment showroom
• Dinner service for à la carte dining
• Banquet service for breakfast lunch and dinner events
• Lunch service for daily guests and groups
• Demonstrate comprehensive menu knowledge including food beverage and specialty cocktail offerings.
• Accurately take and enter orders into POS system ensuring modifiers and special requests are communicated to the culinary team.
• Deliver food and beverages efficiently while maintaining presentation standards.
• Set up maintain and break down dining areas banquet rooms and event spaces.
• Assist with inventory controls and restocking of service areas.
• Uphold health safety and sanitation standards in compliance with state and company policies.
• Anticipate guest needs resolve issues with professionalism and escalate concerns to management when appropriate.
• Collaborate with fellow team members bartenders and kitchen staff to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior food & beverage service experience in a restaurant banquet or entertainment setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a guest-first mindset.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with POS systems (Toast or similar) preferred.
• Knowledge of wine beer and cocktails a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Flexible availability including evenings weekends and holidays.

Core Competencies

• Hospitality Mindset: Creates a welcoming and memorable guest experience.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively across departments in a dynamic entertainment-driven environment.
• Adaptability: Shifts seamlessly between cocktail à la carte and banquet service styles.
• Professionalism: Maintains poise courtesy and efficiency at all times.

Opportunities

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the opening team at Limelight Hawaii contributing to a world-class entertainment and dining destination. Employees will gain exposure to high-profile events banquets and signature shows while working alongside top culinary and hospitality professionals.

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