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The Break Cook III

Hawaii Four Seasons Lanai Estimated salary: $24–$29 per hour, plus potential benefits and service-related compensation
Role summary

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The Break Cook III prepares breakfast and other assigned menu items according to Four Seasons standards, recipes, and food-safety procedures. Requirements typically include previous professional kitchen experience, basic culinary knowledge, safe knife and equipment handling, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A high school education or culinary training may be preferred. The successful candidate is dependable, organized, physically able to stand for extended periods, and available for early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Expectations include maintaining a clean and orderly workstation, minimizing waste, communicating effectively with colleagues, following sanitation requirements, and delivering consistent food quality and presentation while supporting the wider culinary team.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and private residences in major destinations worldwide. The brand is known for highly personalized service, refined guest experiences, strong attention to detail, and comprehensive employee training. Four Seasons Resort Lanai is located on the secluded Hawaiian island of Lanai and offers luxury accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, outdoor activities, and ocean and island experiences. Employees work in an international hospitality environment with a focus on professionalism, teamwork, genuine care, and local cultural respect. Depending on the position and eligibility, employment packages may include medical benefits, paid time off, staff meals, accommodation assistance, travel-related benefits, and opportunities for career development within Four Seasons.

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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