Luau Lead Musician; Casual

Apply for the Luau Lead Musician (Casual) role at Royal Lahaina Resort

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Hourly Highgate Hotels:

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen.

The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

The Luau Musician must be an expert at playing the instrument they are hired to play. An integral part of their responsibility is to work in conjunction with the Luau Stage Manager under the direction of the Luau Artistic Director to maintain the quality of the Luau Show.

These duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Must work closely with the Luau Stage Manager, Luau Artistic Director, F&B Luau Manager, and all Luau staff.
• Must attend and participate in all scheduled rehearsals and trainings for the show as required.
• Must attend all pre-shift and post shift meetings.
• Must perform all assigned pre-shift and post shift duties.
• Responsible to learn and perform all of the components of the music for each performance in the Luau Show.
• Must be a master of the instrument that you are hired to play.
• Must be able to support and assist in playing other instruments in the Tahitian and Samoan segments in the Luau Show.
• Must be flexible to learning other techniques to perform the music for each song and dance performed in the Luau Show.
• Must have the ability to identify technical problems and be able to resolve any issues asap.
• Responsible to ensure all instruments are kept in good condition.
• Responsible to report any problems or issues to the Luau Stage Manager that requires his/her attention as they arise.
• Must ensure compliance with all local and liquor laws and health and sanitation regulations.
• Must be in compliance with the Hotel rules and regulations.
• Must attend and participate in all department and company required meetings/training.
• Must provide excellent guest experience for overall guest satisfaction.
• Must perform other duties as directed by supervisor/management.

• At least 2-years' experience in playing the instrument you are hired to play.
• At least 2-years' experience in a Luau show production or equivalent.
• Previous guest service experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian/Polynesian culture, songs and dances.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, twist, reach and bend frequently.
• Frequent repetitive hand, wrist, and body motions.
• Light to Medium work – Lifting up to 20 to 50 pounds of equipment occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Proven experience in a show production role or equivalent.
• Must possess high level of technical proficiency and knowledge of playing the instrument you are hired to play.
• Must be able to work in conjunction with the Luau Stage Manager, Luau Artistic Director, F&B Luau Managers, and Luau staff.
• Must be able to interact with fellow co-workers, manager/supervisors, guests and others with respect and honesty.
• Must be able to work cohesively with fellow co-workers and managers/supervisors as part of a team.
• Must attend all scheduled rehearsals, training, and hotel required meetings.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must be able to read and write in the…