The "origin story" of José's coming to work at the hotel shows him being confused with a famous south American comedian due in New York. He is given the royal treatment, including a luxury suite, barber and manicurist service and expensive tailoring. He even throws a big party with all the help, until Phillips finds out who he really is. In the present, as a bellhop, he's supposed to be paying for all this out of his salary.
—WesternOne