Na`au (www.naauhilo.com) is seeking candidates for servers and cooks for pop-ups and private dinners throughout the Island of Hawai`i. Currently, a majority of our pop-ups take place in Pepe`ekeo, but events occur island-wide. Candidates must be available to work on the days of the week as noted below, with the potential to work on other days of the week. Positions are on-call / casual.
Na`au is a concept created by Chef Brian Hirata. Hirata, a 2023 and 2022 James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist, who was named one of the 10 change-makers in America in Departures magazine in October 2020, is dedicating his life to preserving Hawai`i's food culture while progressing the local cuisine through thoughtful presentations.
Servers (must have availability on both Fridays and Saturdays): Primary duties consist of serving food and beverages to guests, explaining the concept and story behind each dish, ensuring guests' needs are taken care of throughout service, and other duties as assigned.
Cooks (must have availability on Fridays): Primary duties consist of prepping, cooking, expediting, plating, and other duties as assigned.
Dishwashers: (must have availability on both Fridays and Saturdays): Primary duties consist of dishwashing, storage of dishes, and other duties as assigned.
As we are a small team, all team members, no matter the position, assist with serving when needed, as well as cleaning, packing, setting up, washing dishes, and other duties as assigned.
Three years of experience in a fine / elevated dining experience preferred for all positions.
Submit BOTH your cover letter and resume via this posting (note: please be sure to check email addresses and phone numbers on your resume / cover letter for accuracy, as well as your junk / SPAM folder for correspondence from Na`au).
Na`au is an Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.