Careers at Living Foods
More than a restaurant. more than a market.
Who We Are
We are a restaurant, café, market, bar, catering company, gathering place, and neighborhood hub located on the South Shore of Kauai in The Shops at Kukuiʻula. Every day, we serve a unique mix of kamaʻāina, visitors, families, surfers, honeymooners, early-morning coffee regulars, and guests celebrating some of the most meaningful moments of their lives.
We believe hospitality is about more than simply serving food. It is about creating experiences that make people feel welcomed, remembered, cared for, and connected.
If that resonates with you, we would love to meet you.
Why Work with Us
We are building a team of people who genuinely care — about food, about hospitality, about each other, and about creating something meaningful together.
Working at Living Foods means becoming part of a fast-moving, collaborative environment where no two days are exactly alike. One moment you may be helping a family celebrating a birthday dinner, the next assisting a local regular grabbing groceries after work, and later helping a visitor discover their new favorite cocktail or breakfast spot on Kauai.
We are not interested in creating “just another restaurant job.” We serve thousands of guests every month, but we never want hospitality to feel transactional. We believe great hospitality is about making people feel welcome, remembered, cared for, and connected.
We want Living Foods to be:
a place people grow
a place people learn
a place people feel proud to work
a place people build careers
a place people feel connected to community
What Makes Us Different
Living Foods operates differently than many traditional restaurants or grocery stores.
Under one roof, we combine:
a full-service restaurant
specialty grocery market
coffee & juice bar
craft cocktail bar
catering operations
grab-and-go offerings
local products and provisions
community gathering space
That means our team members are exposed to a wide variety of experiences, guests, products, and opportunities for growth.
There is always something happening here.
What We Value
Hospitality
We believe genuine hospitality matters. We want guests to feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.
Teamwork
We succeed together. Our strongest team members are people who naturally support those around them and step in where needed.
Accountability
We care deeply about consistency, professionalism, reliability, and follow-through.
Quality
From our ingredients to our cocktails to our guest interactions, we believe details matter.
Community
We are proud to support local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, makers, businesses, and organizations throughout Kauai.
Opportunity
We believe people deserve opportunities to grow, improve, and build something meaningful for themselves.
Growth
We believe in promoting from within, developing leaders, cross-training departments, and helping team members expand their skills over time.
The Kind of People Who Thrive Here
The people who tend to succeed most at Living Foods are:
positive and adaptable
team-oriented
self-motivated
hospitality-minded
dependable
emotionally intelligent
curious and eager to learn
comfortable in fast-paced environments
able to communicate well with both guests and coworkers
willing to step in and help wherever needed
We believe attitude, work ethic, and emotional intelligence matter far more than perfection.
Growth & Development
We believe strong teams are built through mentorship, training, and opportunity.
Many of our team members grow into:
leadership positions
cross-department roles
bar and wine education
catering and event coordination
hospitality management
operational leadership
We want people who are excited to grow with us long-term.
Current Opportunities
Front of House
Servers
Bartenders
Baristas
cashiers
greeters
Back of House
line cooks
prep cooks
dishwashers
market associates
BAkers
Operations
leadership roles
catering
Office
Even if you do not see your exact role listed, we still encourage you to reach out if you believe you would be a strong fit for the team.
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Interested in joining the Living Foods team?
We’re always looking for great people who care about hospitality, food, community, and creating memorable experiences. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear your story.