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ULU AM - Server - Seasonal Casual
Role summary
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The ULU AM Server provides friendly, efficient breakfast and lunch service at ULU Ocean Grill at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Requirements typically include previous restaurant or hotel serving experience, strong communication skills, basic food and beverage knowledge, reliable transportation, and the ability to work legally in the United States. The role requires standing for extended periods, carrying trays, working outdoors in changing weather, and handling busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to deliver polished Four Seasons service, accurately take orders, process payments, maintain a clean station, follow health and safety standards, and work cooperatively with the culinary and front-of-house teams. A flexible schedule, including mornings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal periods, is essential.
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 globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, private residences, and lodges in many of the world’s leading destinations. The company is known for highly personalized service, refined accommodations, strong attention to detail, and a people-focused workplace culture. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is located on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast and combines luxury accommodations with ocean activities, golf, wellness facilities, cultural programming, and several restaurants. Employees are generally expected to create warm, memorable experiences while maintaining professional presentation and service standards. The resort also emphasizes local culture, environmental awareness, teamwork, and career development. Working for Four Seasons can provide experience in international luxury hospitality, although roles may involve demanding schedules, high guest expectations, and the practical challenges of living in a remote resort destination.