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Banquet Cook III

Hawaii Four Seasons Lanai Estimated salary: $26–$31 per hour, plus potential service charges, benefits, and other resort compensation
Role summary

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The Banquet Cook III prepares and presents food for meetings, weddings, celebrations, and other catered functions at Four Seasons Resort Lanai. Candidates typically need professional culinary or banquet experience, knowledge of cooking methods, food safety and sanitation standards, and the ability to follow recipes and production schedules. A culinary qualification is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires teamwork, physical stamina, attention to detail, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a clean, organized workstation, control portion sizes and food quality, communicate effectively with supervisors and service teams, and deliver consistently high standards in a luxury resort environment.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, residences, and private retreats around the world. Founded in 1961, the company is known for personalized service, high-quality accommodations, and strong attention to guest experience. Four Seasons Resort Lanai is located on the Hawaiian island of Lanai and offers upscale lodging, dining, wellness, golf, outdoor activities, and event facilities. The resort serves leisure travelers, groups, weddings, and corporate guests. Employees generally work in a service-focused environment with structured operating standards, training opportunities, and collaboration across departments. Resort roles may also include benefits such as staff accommodation options, meals, healthcare eligibility, travel or hotel discounts, and paid leave, depending on position, employment status, and company policy.

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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