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Osteria Mozza Host/ess

Hawaii Four Seasons Lanai Estimated salary: $22–$27 per hour, plus potential service charges, tips, benefits, and staff accommodations
Role summary

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The Osteria Mozza Host/ess welcomes guests, manages reservations and seating, coordinates table flow, answers dining inquiries, and supports a smooth restaurant experience. Candidates should have polished communication skills, a friendly and professional manner, strong organization, and the ability to remain calm in a busy luxury dining environment. Previous restaurant, hotel, or guest-service experience is preferred. Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is expected. Knowledge of reservation systems, attention to detail, teamwork, and a genuine interest in hospitality are important. The role requires standing for extended periods and consistently representing Four Seasons and Osteria Mozza standards.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and private residences in destinations around the world. Founded in 1961, the company is known for highly personalized service, refined guest experiences, and strong attention to local culture and detail. Four Seasons Resort Lanai is located on the secluded Hawaiian island of Lanai and offers upscale accommodations, restaurants, wellness facilities, outdoor activities, and ocean and mountain experiences. Osteria Mozza is the resort’s Italian dining concept, associated with acclaimed chef Nancy Silverton and celebrated for its fresh ingredients, handmade pasta, and welcoming service. Employees work in a high-end environment where professionalism, teamwork, discretion, and authentic hospitality are highly valued.

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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