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Sensei by Nobu Dining Assistant - Casual

Hawaii Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Estimated salary: $18–$22 per hour, potentially plus service charge, tips, or applicable benefits
Role summary

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The Sensei by Nobu Dining Assistant supports smooth restaurant operations by welcoming guests, preparing and resetting tables, delivering food and beverages, clearing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting servers and culinary staff. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a friendly and professional manner, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a luxury hospitality environment. Previous restaurant or guest-service experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires flexibility for casual shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, along with the ability to stand for extended periods and safely carry service items. A genuine interest in wellness, Japanese-inspired cuisine, and personalized guest service is desirable.

About the employer

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, is a luxury wellness retreat located on the Hawaiian island of Lanai. The property combines Four Seasons hospitality with Sensei’s focus on guided wellness, movement, nutrition, relaxation, and personalized experiences. Guests stay in an intimate resort setting surrounded by tropical landscapes and receive tailored programs supported by wellness practitioners, chefs, and hospitality professionals. Dining at Sensei by Nobu reflects the resort’s emphasis on fresh, thoughtfully prepared food and high-quality service. As part of the Four Seasons environment, employees are expected to provide genuine care, professionalism, discretion, and individualized attention to guests. The resort offers opportunities in food and beverage, guest services, housekeeping, wellness, culinary operations, maintenance, and other hotel departments. Working there can provide valuable experience in luxury hospitality while living in a distinctive island community.

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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