Restaurant Host — Warm Hospitality Meets NYC Hustle Front of House | PM Service Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina - Lahaina, HI Sale Pepe Pizzeria e Cucina is a Lahaina-family-owned Italian restaurant rooted in warm European hospitality with a fast, organized NYC-style pace. We are seeking an experienced Host to join our front-of-house team. This is an active, fast-paced hosting role. You will manage reservations, seating, and guest flow while creating a warm and polished first impression for every person who walks through our doors. Job Summary The Host is responsible for owning the front door, welcoming guests, and helping maintain the pace and flow of the dining room throughout evening service. The right person understands that hosting requires more than greeting guests and assigning tables. You must be able to think quickly, stay organized, communicate clearly, and manage multiple priorities without allowing guests to feel the pressure behind the scenes. Responsibilities Greet and welcome every guest with warmth, confidence, and professionalism Manage reservations, walk-ins, waitlists, and table assignments Maintain accurate awareness of table status and dining room availability Communicate wait times and seating expectations clearly and graciously Seat the dining room thoughtfully to support smooth service and balanced sections Answer incoming calls and assist guests with reservations and general questions Communicate with hosts, servers, and leadership as the pace and needs of the dining room change Keep the host stand and entry area clean, organized, and ready for service Assist with light front-of-house support as needed What We're Looking For Previous restaurant hosting or comparable guest-service experience preferred A naturally warm and welcoming presence Strong organization and communication skills Comfort working at a fast, NYC-style pace The ability to move quickly while remaining polished and composed Confidence communicating with guests when there is a wait or an unexpected change Reliability, professionalism, and genuine optimism Willingness to take initiative and support the team Experience with Resy or a similar reservation system preferred Evening and weekend availability required Why Sale Pepe Be part of Lahaina's rebuilding and community return Work in a professional, respectful restaurant environment Represent an authentic Italian restaurant whose philosophy is "Fallo Bene"—"Make it Nice" Join a team that values warmth, efficiency, accountability, and trust Work with a fresh, scratch-made menu and an exclusively Italian wine list Job Type Part-time In person Benefits Employee discount Health insurance for eligible employees To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief note describing your hosting or guest-service experience and how you stay warm, organized, and composed while working at a fast pace.

Job Types:

Part-time Work Location:

In person

Pay:

From $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 35.0 per week

Work Location:

In person