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Guest Experience Manager

Hawaii Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Estimated salary: $60,000–$78,000 per year, plus potential bonuses and benefits
Role summary

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The Guest Experience Manager leads initiatives that improve the guest journey from arrival through departure. Typical requirements include hotel or resort experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, leadership ability, proficiency with guest-service systems, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts. The successful candidate is expected to monitor satisfaction scores, resolve complaints professionally, coordinate with front-office and operational departments, coach associates, recognize returning and VIP guests, and maintain Marriott service standards. Knowledge of luxury or high-volume resort operations and familiarity with Hawaiian culture and hospitality are advantageous.

About the employer

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort is a large beachfront hotel in Honolulu, Oahu, operated under the Sheraton brand by Marriott International. Located in the heart of Waikiki, the resort serves leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests, with extensive accommodations, restaurants, meeting facilities, pools, and oceanfront amenities. Marriott International is one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many brands and countries. Sheraton properties generally focus on welcoming service, comfortable stays, business and social gathering spaces, and locally connected guest experiences. Employees work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment where teamwork, professionalism, guest recovery, and attention to detail are important. Benefits may include discounted stays, health coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and career development, depending on eligibility and employment terms.

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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