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In-Room Dining Order Taker

Hawaii The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui Estimated salary: $20–$25 per hour, potentially plus service charges, tips, or other benefits
Role summary

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The In-Room Dining Order Taker answers guest calls, explains menus, records food and beverage orders accurately, confirms delivery details, and coordinates requests with the kitchen and room-service team. Candidates should have clear communication skills, a friendly and professional manner, basic computer and cash-handling ability, and strong attention to detail. Previous hotel, restaurant, or customer-service experience is helpful, while knowledge of menu items and allergen awareness is an advantage. The role requires flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with the ability to remain calm during busy periods. Candidates are expected to provide discreet, personalized service consistent with luxury-resort standards.

About the employer

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is a luxury hospitality destination on Maui’s northwest coast, associated with the high-end resort environment of Kapalua and Marriott’s premium hotel operations. The area is known for ocean views, beaches, golf, dining, spa services, and attentive guest experiences. Resort employees typically work in a service-focused setting where professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, and personalized hospitality are highly valued. In-room dining staff support guests who prefer meals and refreshments in the privacy of their accommodations, working closely with culinary, front-office, housekeeping, and service teams. Employment may offer access to hotel benefits, training, employee discounts, and opportunities to progress within Marriott or the wider hospitality industry, depending on the specific employing entity and contract terms.

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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