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Pool Server

Hawaii The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui Estimated salary: $17–$22 per hour, plus tips and possible service charges
Role summary

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The Pool Server provides attentive food and beverage service to guests around the resort pool and beach areas. Typical requirements include previous hospitality or server experience, strong communication skills, a professional appearance, basic food-safety knowledge, and the ability to handle payments accurately. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in hot, humid conditions, standing and walking for extended periods, and lifting service trays or supplies. The role requires teamwork, punctuality, knowledge of menu items, and a genuine interest in creating a welcoming guest experience. Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, is generally expected. TIPS or alcohol-service certification may be required or preferred.

About the employer

The Resort at Kapalua Bay Maui is a luxury resort operation located in the Kapalua area on Maui’s northwest coast. Associated with Marriott’s upscale hospitality portfolio, the property serves leisure travelers seeking beaches, golf, wellness, dining, and Hawaiian cultural experiences. Resort employees typically work in guest-facing departments such as food and beverage, rooms, recreation, engineering, and guest services. The environment emphasizes personalized service, teamwork, professionalism, and respect for local culture and natural surroundings. Benefits for eligible employees may include hotel discounts, meals or uniform support, health plans, paid time off, and opportunities for career development, although specific benefits depend on employment status and the applicable Marriott or property policies. Work is often seasonal and busy during holiday periods, requiring flexibility and a consistently polished approach.

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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