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Banquet Waithelp

Hawaii Moana Surfrider A Westin Resort & Spa Waikiki Beach Estimated salary: $16–$22 per hour, potentially including service charges, gratuities, or overtime
Role summary

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The Banquet Waithelp supports food and beverage service at meetings, weddings, receptions, and other hotel events. Typical requirements include legal authorization to work in the United States, a professional appearance, strong customer-service skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with guests and coworkers. Previous banquet, restaurant, or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, carrying trays and equipment, setting and clearing tables, assisting with buffet service, and working flexible shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates are expected to be reliable, attentive to detail, physically capable, courteous, and comfortable working efficiently in a busy resort environment while following Marriott and food-safety standards.

About the employer

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa Waikiki Beach, is a landmark luxury resort located on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Oahu. Often called the “First Lady of Waikiki,” the historic property opened in 1901 and combines classic Hawaiian architecture with modern Westin hospitality. It offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, banquet and event facilities, spa services, and direct access to one of Hawaii’s best-known beaches. The resort is part of Marriott International’s global portfolio and serves leisure travelers, business guests, wedding parties, and conference groups from around the world. Employees work in a high-volume resort setting where polished service, teamwork, cultural awareness, and attention to guest experience are important. The property also provides opportunities to build experience in luxury hotels, food and beverage operations, events, and broader hospitality careers.

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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