Kalei’s Lahaina hosts hiring event ahead of Grand Opening on June 18

Kalei’s Maui has announced the opening of its newest location in Lahaina, and is set to welcome the community starting June 18, 2025. In preparation, Kalei’s Lahaina is hosting a hiring event on Monday and Tuesday, June 2-3, at 1221 Honoapiʻilani Hwy, Suite A-1.

Hiring Event Details:

• Monday, June 2 – 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 3 – 3 to 7 p.m.
  Interviewing for all restaurant positions. Walk-ins are welcome.

The hiring event is focused on filling both kitchen and front-of-house positions, including:

Back of House Positions:

• Line Cooks
• Prep Cooks
• Utility/Dishwashers
• Middle

Front of House Positions:

• Front of House Manager
• Assistant FOH Manager
• Cashiers
• Runners
• Expo

Interested applicants are encouraged to complete the Employment Inquiry Form available at www.kaleismaui.com while the full application portal is finalized and expected to go live today.

While this location won’t be a traditional Lunchbox, it will offer a new café-style experience that stays true to the heart of Kalei’s. More than just ʻono local-style food, Kalei’s brings a sense of home, resilience, and reconnection to Lahaina. Known for bold island flavors, generous portions, and warm hospitality, Kalei’s will be a welcoming space where the community can come together and heal.

As the restaurant makes a return to Lahaina—the birthplace of the Kalei’s brand—the owners are committed to supporting its recovery. “This isn’t just about reopening a business; it’s about helping restore a sense of normalcy, connection, and aloha through every plate served,” according to the announcement.

“With the excitement already building, we know our Lahaina ʻohana will help us find the right team to share Kalei’s flavors and aloha on the west side,” said Kalei’s team. “Aaron and Fran are deeply grateful to be returning home to Lahaina—to the place and people who raised them—with a renewed commitment to serve and uplift the community.”