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Beach Tree - Host/ess - Part Time

Hawaii Four Seasons Hualalai Estimated salary: $25–$29 per hour, plus potential benefits, service charge, or gratuities
Role summary

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The Beach Tree Host/ess welcomes guests, manages reservations and seating, coordinates table flow, answers questions, and helps create a smooth dining experience at Four Seasons Hualalai. The role typically requires strong communication, a friendly and professional manner, dependable attendance, attention to detail, and the ability to remain composed during busy periods. Previous restaurant, hotel, or guest-service experience is preferred, although motivated candidates may be considered. The successful candidate is expected to provide warm, personalized service, work effectively with servers and culinary colleagues, follow appearance and service standards, and maintain flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and changing business needs. Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods is generally required.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to guest experience. Founded in 1961, the company operates hotels, resorts, residences, and private retreats in destinations worldwide. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is located on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast and combines upscale accommodations with ocean activities, golf, wellness, dining, and cultural programming. The company places significant emphasis on employee development, teamwork, discretion, and genuine hospitality. Staff members are expected to anticipate guest needs while respecting local communities and traditions. Four Seasons Hualalai offers a resort environment with demanding service standards, but it can also provide valuable experience in luxury hotels, restaurants, and destination hospitality.

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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