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Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dave & Buster's now hiring for new Ala Moana location
ALA MOANA, Hawaii (KHON2) — With their new Ala Moana location set to open soon, Dave & Buster's is looking to fill more than 80 positions in their hiring fair. WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live from Ward Village with what you need to know. The company is searching for managers, servers, bartenders, hosts, line cooks, game techs and more. SNEAK PEEK: Inside Dave & Buster's ahead of the grand opening Interested applicants should visit the Sports Lounge at Dave & Buster's existing location on the second floor at Ward Entertainment Center daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Saturday, March 29. 'We're looking for individuals passionate about providing top-tier experiences to guests who come to eat, drink, play, and watch in our exciting new entertainment and restaurant hub,' said Andrew Shimabukuro, Managing Partner of Dave & Buster's Hawaii. The new location can be found on the street level of the Ewa Wing of Ala Moana Center near Old Navy. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news It will feature more than 120 games and VR experiences, epic prizes, a new chef-driven food menu with innovative drinks, human crane, interactive private suites, VIP Room and more. Guests can also enjoy The Arena, featuring two rooms with interactive digital floors, walls and ceilings. All Dave & Buster's employees will receive the following benefits: Health coverage, dental, vision and 401k for several positions Internal Growth Opportunities: Dave & Buster's promotes from within, with over 30% of management positions filled by current employees Working in a fun, high-energy setting, serving great food, watching major sporting events, and enjoying the latest arcade games Check out more news from around Hawaii Applicants are encouraged to apply online through the Dave & Buster's website. More information can also be found on their Instagram @dnbhonolulu and Facebook @DaveAndBustersHonolulu. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SNEAK PEEK: Inside Dave & Buster's ahead of the grand opening
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mark your calendars! The new Dave & Buster's in Ala Moana is slated to open in just two months. KHON2 was able to get a sneak peek inside.'As you walk in you have our dining area on the left and probably one of the largest bars on island in the middle and then it opens up into the game area,' Dave & Buster's Managing Partner Andrew Shimabukuro explained. The new Dave & Busters 2.0 is just about ready. Dave & Busters original Ward location open until spring 2025 'We're about 80% there,' he said. 'We're putting final touches in and we'll be ready for our grand opening in April.' Shimabukuro said April 14 is the big day, barring any hiccups. The space, once home to Shirokiya on the bottom floor of Ala Moana Shopping Center, is even bigger than the current multi-level Ward location. It has a beer garden, six social bays, VIP room, banquet rooms, a bar that seats 49 people and a dining area, in addition to a massive game room. The new location boasts even more games than before and includes fan favorites like NBA hoops, to new games like the Arena, a fully interactive gaming experience, that's exclusive to Dave & Buster's. Everything from the floor, walls and even the ceiling are part of the game. 'It's like you're stepping into the game and playing it,' he said. They're also bringing in a game called the human crane. 'We're actually going to strap a human being to the end of a crane and you're going to get lowered into a pit and you pick up as much as you want,' he explained. Unlike the Ward location, Shimabukuro said there will be ample parking. 'Now with Ala Moana up there's over 9,000 spaces. It's going to be huge for us.' The current location is slated to close on April 1. All those games will either be shipped to the mainland, tossed out or sold. But he said a few could be given away in a contest where entrants share their favorite memories of Dave & Buster's Ward location. 'We'll pick the top five stories and we're looking right now possibly giving five of the top video games away,' Shimabukuro said. More details to come. He said they will also be announcing fun ways for guests to win tickets to the VIP night and grand opening.'There's more to do, more to see, the technology is far more advanced than it used to be,' he said. 'Guests are going to be amazed when they walk in the door.' According to Shimabukuro, they are planning to hire 80 people, in addition to the employees coming over from Ward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
