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Steward or Dishwasher

Hawaii Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Estimated salary: $22–$27 per hour
Role summary

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The Steward or Dishwasher supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, utensils, cookware, and glassware; cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas; removing waste; restocking supplies; and following food-safety and workplace procedures. Applicants should be dependable, physically able to stand for extended periods, lift and carry supplies, work in a hot and fast-paced environment, and maintain good hygiene. Previous restaurant, hotel, or dishwashing experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to work cooperatively with chefs and service colleagues, follow instructions, maintain cleanliness standards, manage changing priorities, and provide reliable support during busy meal periods. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts is generally required.

About the employer

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort is a large beachfront hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, operated under the Marriott International portfolio. Located near Waikiki Beach, the resort serves leisure travelers, families, groups, and business visitors with guest rooms, restaurants, bars, pools, meeting facilities, and recreation services. As part of Marriott, it follows established standards for hospitality, guest service, safety, training, and operational quality. Employees typically work in a multicultural, high-volume resort environment where teamwork, professionalism, cultural awareness, and attention to detail are important. The property offers opportunities across food and beverage, housekeeping, guest services, engineering, events, and other hotel departments. Benefits and employment conditions may depend on position, eligibility, company policy, and applicable collective-bargaining agreements.

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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