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Restaurant General Manager - ULU
Role summary
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The Restaurant General Manager will lead daily operations at ULU, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s oceanfront restaurant. Responsibilities include managing service standards, guest satisfaction, staffing, scheduling, training, budgeting, inventory, compliance, and collaboration with culinary and hotel leadership. Candidates should have several years of progressive restaurant or luxury hospitality management experience, strong financial and organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. Knowledge of high-end dining, wine and beverage service, and food-safety standards is expected. The successful candidate will be hands-on, polished, culturally respectful, and able to motivate a diverse team while maintaining Four Seasons’ service standards in a fast-paced resort environment.
Can I work in Hawaii?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.
Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hawaii
Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Usually not; rents very high |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff cafeteria at large resorts |
| Flights | None (managers negotiate) |
| Service charge | F&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law) |
| Contract | At will; union rules in Waikiki |
| Leave | None by law; employer health insurance (by law) |
| Income tax | Federal 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.
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Working in Hawaii
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About Four Seasons Hualalai
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to local culture. Founded in 1961, the company operates hotels, resorts, and private residences in destinations across the world. Four Seasons Hualalai is located on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast and combines upscale accommodation with golf, wellness, beach, dining, and cultural experiences. The resort emphasizes genuine Hawaiian hospitality, environmental awareness, and memorable guest interactions. Employees typically work in a service-focused environment with extensive training, opportunities for career development, and benefits that may include health coverage, retirement plans, travel privileges, meals, and other resort-specific incentives. ULU is one of the resort’s signature dining venues, offering an oceanfront setting and a sophisticated restaurant experience.