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PBX Operator

Hawaii The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali Estimated salary: $22–$27 per hour
Role summary

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The PBX Operator manages the hotel telephone switchboard, answers and routes internal and external calls, records messages, responds to guest requests, and communicates with hotel departments during emergencies. Candidates should have strong spoken English, a friendly and professional telephone manner, basic computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm while handling multiple calls. Previous hotel, customer service, or switchboard experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires flexibility for day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as reliable attendance and a commitment to Marriott and Westin service standards.

About the employer

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Ka'anapali is a beachfront resort located on Maui's renowned Ka'anapali Beach. It operates under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The resort offers guest rooms, suites, pools, restaurants, spa services, fitness facilities, meeting spaces, and access to a wide range of ocean and island activities. Westin's brand focuses on well-being, thoughtful service, and helping guests feel refreshed during their stay. Employees work in a busy, multicultural resort environment serving leisure travelers, families, groups, and loyalty-program guests. Marriott typically provides structured training, internal career opportunities, and benefits for eligible associates, although exact compensation and benefits depend on the position and employment 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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