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Pool Food Runner - Part-Time

Hawaii The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui Estimated salary: $16–$20 per hour, potentially plus tips and applicable benefits
Role summary

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The Pool Food Runner supports poolside food and beverage service by collecting orders from the kitchen, delivering meals and drinks accurately, clearing tables, restocking supplies, and maintaining clean service areas. Candidates should be friendly, dependable, physically able to stand and walk for extended periods, and comfortable working outdoors in a warm resort environment. Previous restaurant, hotel, or customer-service experience is helpful but may not be required. The role requires good communication, attention to detail, teamwork, a professional appearance, and flexibility to work part-time shifts, including weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal periods.

About the employer

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is a luxury resort destination on Maui’s northwest coast, known for its scenic coastline, beaches, golf, outdoor activities, and high-end hospitality. Operating within Marriott’s resort network, the property serves leisure travelers, families, wedding groups, and guests seeking a relaxed island experience. Resort team members support hotel operations across food and beverage, housekeeping, guest services, recreation, and events. The workplace places strong emphasis on attentive service, cultural respect, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for visitors. Employees may enjoy working in a beautiful coastal setting while gaining experience with an internationally recognized hospitality organization. Benefits and employment conditions vary according to position, hours, eligibility, and the applicable Marriott or property policies.

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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