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Sensei by Nobu Server - Casual

Hawaii Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Estimated salary: $16–$22 per hour, plus gratuities and applicable benefits
Role summary

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The Sensei by Nobu Server provides attentive, knowledgeable food and beverage service in a refined restaurant environment. Candidates should have previous serving or hospitality experience, strong communication skills, a professional appearance, and the ability to describe menu items, ingredients, dietary options, and beverages confidently. The role requires accurate order taking, responsible handling of payments, teamwork, and the ability to remain composed during busy service periods. Familiarity with fine dining, Japanese cuisine, wine, or luxury resort standards is beneficial. The successful candidate is expected to deliver warm, personalized service, anticipate guest needs, follow health and safety procedures, and support the restaurant team. Flexibility for weekends, holidays, and variable shifts is required.

About the employer

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, is a luxury wellness retreat located on the Hawaiian island of Lanai. The resort combines Four Seasons service with Sensei’s focus on personalized wellness, including fitness, nutrition, relaxation, and transformative guest experiences. Its dining program includes Sensei by Nobu, created in partnership with renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, offering Japanese-inspired cuisine in an elegant but relaxed setting. Employees work in a high-end hospitality environment where thoughtful service, discretion, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued. As part of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the property provides access to international hospitality standards, training, and career development opportunities. The resort also emphasizes respect for local culture, the natural environment, and the close-knit community of Lanai.

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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