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Manager, Restaurants & Bars

Hawaii Moana Surfrider A Westin Resort & Spa Waikiki Beach Estimated salary: $65,000–$85,000 per year, plus potential bonus and benefits
Role summary

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The Manager, Restaurants & Bars oversees daily food and beverage operations, service standards, guest satisfaction, staffing, scheduling, training, inventory control, and financial performance. Candidates are generally expected to have hospitality management experience, strong knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team in a high-volume resort environment. Experience with budgeting, labor control, liquor regulations, health and safety standards, and guest recovery is valuable. The role requires a professional, hands-on leader who can work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, while maintaining Marriott and Westin service standards. Familiarity with luxury hospitality and Hawaiian cultural awareness would be advantageous.

About the employer

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa Waikiki Beach, is one of Waikiki’s most recognizable historic hotels and operates under Marriott International’s Westin brand. Often called the “First Lady of Waikiki,” the resort combines turn-of-the-century architecture with modern accommodations, oceanfront dining, wellness services, and direct access to Waikiki Beach. Its restaurants and bars serve hotel guests, local residents, and visitors, creating a busy and diverse operating environment. As part of Marriott International, the property follows established global standards for guest service, employee development, responsible business practices, and operational excellence. Team members typically work in a multicultural setting with opportunities for training, career progression, travel benefits, and exposure to luxury resort operations. The hotel’s location in Honolulu also provides experience serving international travelers and guests seeking a distinctive Hawaiian vacation.

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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