Restaurant and Banquet Manager
Limelight Hawaii is Hiring a Restaurant & Banquet Manager!
Join our Leadership Team Salary: $65,000/year
About Limelight Hawaii
Limelight Hawaii is a world-class entertainment and dining venue in Honolulu, offering signature cocktails, à la carte dinner service, daily lunch, and full banquet experiences including breakfast, lunch, and dinner events. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Restaurant & Banquet Manager to oversee all aspects of front-of-house operations, ensuring excellence in hospitality, seamless operations, and memorable guest experiences.
Department: Limelight
Reports To: Director of Operations
Status: Exempt
Salary: $65,000 annually
Key Responsibilities:
Restaurant Operations: Direct daily operations for cocktail, lunch, and dinner service; lead, schedule, and train hosts, bartenders, and wait staff; coordinate with Executive Chef; oversee dining room appearance and service flow; monitor guest satisfaction and departmental goals.
Banquet & Event Management: Manage all aspects of banquet operations, review BEOs with sales and events teams, coordinate with culinary, AV, and entertainment teams, supervise banquet staff, and ensure polished execution for weddings, corporate functions, and special events.
Leadership & Administration: Develop and implement SOPs, service training, and performance standards; maintain compliance with liquor laws, health codes, and company policies; assist with budget, forecasting, and P&L management; conduct team meetings and foster a culture of hospitality and accountability.
Qualifications:
3–5 years of restaurant or banquet management experience in a hotel, entertainment venue, or high-volume restaurant.
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage large, diverse service teams.
Solid understanding of banquet operations, dining service, and guest experience management.
Knowledge of POS systems (Toast or similar) and event/banquet software (Caterease or similar).
Financial acumen in managing labor, cost of goods, and event profitability.
Excellent communication skills, guest relations expertise, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Core Competencies:
Leadership: Inspires, coaches, and motivates service teams.
Operational Excellence: Balances restaurant and banquet operations efficiently.
Guest-Centered Mindset: Ensures exceptional experiences across all touchpoints.
Collaboration: Works effectively with culinary, events, and entertainment departments.
Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, entertainment-driven environment.
Opportunities:
As part of Limelight Hawaii’s opening leadership team, the Restaurant & Banquet Manager will play a critical role in defining service culture, implementing standards, and shaping the overall guest experience. This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of Honolulu’s newest entertainment and dining destination, with exposure to high-profile events, diverse clientele, and future growth opportunities within Roberts Hawaii.
How to Apply:
Apply online at our Limelight careers page:
Click here to apply
You may also apply in person for assistance at our HR office.
Roberts Hawaii / Limelight Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, marital or civil union