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Banquet Porter

Hawaii Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Estimated salary: $18–$23 per hour, plus possible benefits and service-related opportunities
Role summary

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The Banquet Porter supports event operations by setting up and breaking down meeting rooms, moving tables, chairs, staging and equipment, maintaining clean and organized banquet areas, and assisting guests and event teams. Requirements typically include physical ability to lift and move supplies, stand for extended periods, work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, and follow safety and service standards. Previous hotel, banquet or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be required. Candidates are expected to be dependable, professional, attentive to detail, team-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

About the employer

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a large beachfront resort located in Waikiki, Honolulu, on the island of Oahu. It operates under the Marriott International brand and serves leisure travelers, business guests, groups and event visitors. The resort offers guest rooms, restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities, spa services, pools and other resort amenities. Its location provides access to Waikiki Beach, shopping, dining and major Honolulu attractions. As a large full-service property, it employs team members across food and beverage, rooms, engineering, events, guest services and administration. Marriott is known for structured operating standards, training resources, employee benefits and opportunities to develop within its global hotel network. Working at the resort generally involves a busy, multicultural environment with strong attention to guest service, safety and teamwork.

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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