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Food Service Assistant

Hawaii The Royal Hawaiian a Luxury Collection Resort Waikiki Estimated salary: $18.00–$23.00 per hour
Role summary

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The Food Service Assistant supports restaurant and banquet operations by preparing dining areas, setting tables, delivering food and beverages, clearing dishes, replenishing supplies, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. Candidates should provide friendly, efficient guest service, communicate clearly, follow food-safety procedures, and work well as part of a team. The role typically requires physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, and carrying items, along with flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous hospitality or food-service experience is helpful but may not be essential. A professional appearance, dependable attendance, attention to detail, and a genuine willingness to assist guests are expected.

About the employer

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, is an iconic historic hotel located on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Oahu. Known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” the resort combines distinctive Spanish-Moorish architecture, Hawaiian heritage, luxury accommodations, restaurants, cultural activities, and oceanfront hospitality. It is part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection portfolio, which features independent properties recognized for local character and personalized guest experiences. Employees work in a high-volume resort environment serving international visitors, leisure travelers, groups, and special events. The hotel emphasizes warm Hawaiian hospitality, polished service, teamwork, and attention to detail. Benefits and employment conditions may vary by position and eligibility, and hourly compensation can depend on experience, department, collective bargaining arrangements, and current company policies.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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