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Cosmetologist

Hawaii Four Seasons Lanai Estimated salary: Approximately $20–$30 per hour, potentially supplemented by commissions, service charges, tips, and employee benefits.
Role summary

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The Cosmetologist provides professional hair, beauty, and personal-care services for guests at Four Seasons Resort Lanai. Typical responsibilities include consultations, hair styling, cutting, coloring, makeup or related treatments, maintaining a clean and well-organized workstation, recommending suitable products, and delivering warm, personalized service. Candidates should hold a current Hawaii cosmetology license, have relevant salon or resort experience, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role requires professionalism, discretion, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays. Experience in a luxury hotel or spa environment is advantageous. Candidates must be comfortable working with an international clientele and consistently meeting Four Seasons standards for service, presentation, safety, and guest satisfaction.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company known for highly personalized service, refined properties, and strong attention to detail. The company operates hotels, resorts, and private residences in destinations around the world and emphasizes genuine care for guests and employees. Four Seasons Resort Lanai is located on the Hawaiian island of Lanai and offers an exclusive island experience with upscale accommodations, dining, wellness facilities, outdoor activities, and cultural programming. Employees typically work in a polished, team-oriented environment serving affluent leisure travelers and long-stay guests. The resort also promotes professional development, respectful workplace practices, and service excellence. Working at Lanai can provide valuable experience in luxury hospitality while offering exposure to spa, wellness, beauty, and resort operations in a distinctive island setting.

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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