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Nobu Cook III

Hawaii Four Seasons Lanai Estimated salary: $24–$28 per hour, plus applicable benefits and service-related compensation
Role summary

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The Nobu Cook III prepares and presents dishes according to Nobu and Four Seasons standards, while maintaining consistent quality, portion control, food safety, cleanliness, and efficient kitchen operations. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, knowledge of Japanese or contemporary cuisine, strong knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. Experience in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or high-volume kitchen is preferred. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, physical stamina, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and changing business levels, and a professional attitude. The successful candidate is expected to support senior chefs, communicate clearly, minimize waste, and provide guests with consistently excellent food.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to guest experience. The company operates hotels, resorts, and private residences in major destinations worldwide and emphasizes service culture, employee development, and thoughtful local engagement. Four Seasons Resort Lanai is located on the secluded Hawaiian island of Lanai and offers an upscale, nature-focused environment with fine dining, wellness, outdoor activities, and ocean and mountain experiences. The resort includes Nobu Lanai, a well-known restaurant concept blending Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences. Employees typically work in a collaborative, multicultural setting and may receive benefits such as accommodation assistance, meals, travel privileges, health coverage, and professional development, depending on eligibility and the terms of employment.

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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