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Retreat Host - Casual

Hawaii Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort Estimated salary: $22–$28 per hour
Role summary

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The Retreat Host supports guests throughout their stay at Sensei Lanai by providing warm, personalized service and helping coordinate wellness activities, dining, transportation, property information, and special requests. Requirements typically include prior luxury hospitality or guest-service experience, excellent communication skills, professional presentation, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates should be comfortable working flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be able to manage changing priorities in a discreet, calm manner. Knowledge of Lanai, wellness experiences, or additional languages may be beneficial. A valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors or move around the resort may also be required.

About the employer

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, is a luxury wellness retreat located on the island of Lanai, Hawaii. The resort combines Four Seasons’ renowned hospitality with Sensei’s personalized approach to health, movement, nutrition, rest, and mindful living. Guests receive tailored wellness programs supported by expert practitioners, alongside upscale accommodations, dining, nature experiences, and attentive personal service. As part of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts portfolio, the property emphasizes exceptional guest care, cultural respect, professionalism, and employee development. Team members work in an intimate island environment where discretion, warmth, flexibility, and genuine interest in guest wellbeing are highly valued. The resort attracts travelers seeking restorative experiences and offers employees the opportunity to build luxury hospitality skills while living in one of Hawaii’s most peaceful and distinctive communities.

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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