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Server

Hawaii Crescent Hotels Estimated salary: $14–$20 per hour, plus tips
Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The Server welcomes guests, explains menu items, takes accurate food and beverage orders, serves meals and drinks, clears tables, processes payments, and maintains a clean, organized dining area. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, good attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hospitality environment. Previous restaurant or hotel experience is helpful, though training may be provided. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting service items, and working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A positive attitude, teamwork, reliability, and knowledge of responsible alcohol service are expected.

About the employer

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality management company that operates and supports hotels, resorts, and conference properties across the United States and Canada. Its portfolio includes full-service, luxury, lifestyle, and select-service hotels affiliated with major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG, as well as independent properties. Crescent focuses on hotel operations, food and beverage, sales, revenue management, guest experience, and property performance. Employees typically work in service-oriented environments where teamwork, professionalism, and attention to guests are highly valued. Compensation and benefits vary by property, location, position, and employment status. For a Server role in Hawaii, the specific hotel may provide brand-standard training, employee discounts, and opportunities to progress into supervisory or other hospitality positions.

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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