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Lobby Greeter

Hawaii Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Estimated salary: $18–$24 per hour, depending on experience and applicable service charges or benefits
Role summary

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The Lobby Greeter welcomes guests, provides a friendly first point of contact, answers basic questions, assists with directions and resort information, and helps create a smooth arrival experience. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a professional appearance, a positive attitude, and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. Previous hospitality, hotel, concierge, or guest-services experience is helpful but may not be required. The role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with the ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Candidates are expected to be attentive, culturally respectful, reliable, and comfortable working with international guests and a diverse resort team.

About the employer

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort is a large beachfront hotel located in Waikiki, Honolulu, and is part of the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand within Marriott International. The resort serves leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests, offering guest rooms, restaurants, event facilities, pools, retail services, and direct access to Waikiki Beach. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of properties across numerous hotel brands and countries. Sheraton emphasizes warm welcomes, dependable service, teamwork, and connections between travelers and local communities. Employees at the Waikiki resort work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where guest satisfaction, Hawaiian hospitality, safety, and professionalism are important. Benefits may include employee room discounts, meals or dining discounts, healthcare options, paid time off, and career development, subject to eligibility and company policy.

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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