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Executive Sous Chef

Hawaii Four Seasons Hualalai Estimated salary: $85,000–$105,000 per year, plus potential bonus, service benefits, and resort perks
Role summary

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The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Requirements typically include several years of progressive experience in luxury hotels, resorts, or high-volume restaurants; strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen organization, sanitation, purchasing, and cost control; and excellent leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to supervise and mentor culinary teams, maintain Four Seasons quality standards, develop consistent menu execution, manage labor and inventory, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Flexibility, creativity, professionalism, and the ability to work demanding schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, are essential.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company known for personalized service, exceptional accommodations, and strong attention to detail. Founded in 1961, the company operates hotels, resorts, residences, and private retreats in destinations around the world. Four Seasons emphasizes genuine guest care, employee development, quality, and long-term relationships with local communities. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is located on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast and combines luxury lodging with ocean activities, golf, wellness, cultural programming, and multiple dining venues. The resort’s culinary teams work with high-quality local ingredients and serve guests in a demanding but collaborative environment. Employees commonly receive access to training, career advancement opportunities, resort amenities, and benefits subject to the position and employment terms.

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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