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Bartender

Hawaii The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua Estimated salary: $15.00–$20.00 per hour, plus tips and applicable service charges
Role summary

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The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing polished, attentive service consistent with Ritz-Carlton standards. Requirements typically include legal authorization to work in the United States, responsible-service knowledge, strong communication skills, and previous bartending or hospitality experience; food and beverage certifications may be preferred. The candidate is expected to maintain a clean, organized bar, follow sanitation and cash-handling procedures, accurately take orders, recommend beverages, and create a welcoming guest experience. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and busy resort periods is essential. The role also requires professional appearance, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to stand for extended periods and handle a fast-paced environment.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua is a luxury oceanfront resort operated by Marriott International on Maui’s northwest coast. The property is known for refined guest service, extensive resort amenities, restaurants and bars, spa facilities, golf, cultural programming, and its setting near Kapalua’s beaches and natural landscapes. Ritz-Carlton hotels are recognized for personalized service, elegant surroundings, and detailed operating standards. Employees work in an international hospitality environment where teamwork, discretion, presentation, and genuine care for guests are highly valued. Marriott commonly provides eligible associates with benefits such as employee travel discounts, health and retirement programs, training, and career-development opportunities, although specific benefits depend on employment status and local terms. The resort may also offer a distinctive island workplace with seasonal demand and opportunities to develop a long-term hospitality career.

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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