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Aloha Ambassador (On-Call)

Hawaii Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Estimated salary: $18–$24 per hour, depending on experience and applicable Marriott or local pay practices
Role summary

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The Aloha Ambassador provides warm, culturally respectful guest service and helps create a welcoming arrival and resort experience. Responsibilities may include greeting guests, answering questions, sharing information about resort amenities and local activities, assisting with directions or transportation, and supporting front-office operations as needed. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a friendly and professional manner, cultural awareness, and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. Hospitality, resort, or tourism experience is helpful but may not be essential. Flexibility is required for on-call scheduling, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and evenings. The role requires reliable attendance, professional presentation, teamwork, and the ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

About the employer

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is a full-service Marriott resort on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast, known for its oceanfront setting, beaches, pools, cultural experiences, dining, events, and spa services. The resort operates within Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Marriott emphasizes thoughtful guest service, teamwork, inclusion, professional development, and responsible tourism. Employees at the Waikoloa property work in a destination-resort environment serving leisure travelers, families, groups, and event guests. The Aloha Ambassador position reflects the resort’s focus on warm Hawaiian hospitality, local knowledge, and memorable personal interactions. Benefits and eligibility can vary according to employment status, hours worked, and applicable company 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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