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Host/ess - Mina's Fish House (On-Call)

Hawaii Four Seasons Oahu Estimated salary: Approximately $18–$24 per hour, depending on experience and applicable service charges or benefits
Role summary

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The Host/ess welcomes guests to Mina’s Fish House, manages seating and waitlists, coordinates table flow, answers guest questions, and supports a smooth restaurant operation. Candidates should have excellent communication and customer-service skills, a professional appearance, strong organization, and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods. Previous restaurant, host, or luxury hospitality experience is preferred. Availability for on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is expected. The successful candidate should be dependable, personable, attentive to detail, comfortable standing for extended periods, and committed to Four Seasons’ high standards of gracious and personalized service.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to detail. The company operates hotels, resorts, and private residences in destinations around the world, with a focus on creating memorable guest experiences and supporting its employees through professional development and service-oriented culture. Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is located on Oahu’s western coast and offers beachfront accommodations, restaurants, spa facilities, cultural activities, and recreational experiences. Mina’s Fish House is the resort’s oceanfront seafood restaurant, featuring locally influenced cuisine and views of the Pacific. Team members are expected to demonstrate warmth, discretion, teamwork, and genuine care for guests and colleagues.

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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