Banquet Cook III

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd; Four Seasons (DE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate: $28.80

Retirement Plan

Wellness Credit

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, and

Discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide

employee meals & dry cleaning

On-island housing

Employee engagement events

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Four Seasons Lana’i is seeking a Banquet Cook III to join our resort kitchen team. This role prepares menu items to guest specifications while supporting daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Successful candidates must have legal work authorization in the United States, Hawaii; TB clearance and ServSafe are required; on‑island housing is available, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and meals.

Qualifications

• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States.
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe is required for this role.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food items according to recipes, portion standards, and guest specifications.
• Set up and maintain assigned workstation, including mise en place and service preparation.
• Manage an assigned kitchen station independently while supporting efficient kitchen operations.
• Prepare items in advance as required, ensuring production aligns with forecasted needs to prevent overproduction.
• Monitor inventory levels, complete prep and freezer pulls, and communicate product shortages.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper labeling, dating, storage, and temperature control.
• Operate, maintain and clean kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Minimize waste and support food cost control through proper product utilization and inventory practices.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment, including fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, food processors, tilt kettles, steam tables, and waffle irons.
• And More!

Skills

Knife skills

Stamina

Food safety

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Located on the southeastern coast of the pristine island of Lāna’i, lies the secluded retreat of Four Seasons Resort Lāna'i, an oceanfront destination offering travelers a curated, personalized island escape. The five-star, five-diamond Resort offers outdoor restaurants, including Nobu Lāna'i, a kid’s club, Tennis Garden, cultural programming, beach and pool with spacious seating areas nestled among tropical gardens, Hawanawana spa and luxury retail boutiques. Built on lava outcroppings, the award‑winning Jack Nicklaus‑signature golf course features ocean views on every hole. Island activities, many managed by Four Seasons include sunset sails and whale watch tours, horseback riding, sporting clays and archery, biking, hiking, and aerial adventures at Lanai Adventure Park or learn about Hawaiian wayfinding at the on‑site observatory.

BANQUET COOK III

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna'i is looking for passionate individuals, where you will create exceptional guest experiences, showcase your expertise and enthusiasm, and embody the Golden Rule in every interaction.

The Cook III prepares menu items to guest specifications while supporting daily kitchen operations in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and present high-quality food items according to recipes, portion standards, and guest specifications.

• Set up and maintain assigned workstation, including mise en place and service preparation.

• Manage an assigned kitchen station independently while supporting efficient kitchen operations, using foundational culinary skills gained through on‑the‑job training.

• Prepare items in advance as required, ensuring production aligns with forecasted needs to prevent overproduction.

• Monitor inventory levels, complete prep and freezer pulls, and communicate product shortages.

• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including proper labeling, dating, storage, and temperature control.

• Operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

• Minimize waste and support food cost control through proper product utilization and inventory practices.

• Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including but not limited to fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, food processors, tilt kettles, steam tables, and waffle irons

• And More!

WHAT TO BRING

• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States

• The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day and scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Holidays and weekends availability is required.

• Required by the Hawaii State Department of Health to obtain a Tuberculous (TB) clearance card

• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe is required for this role

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 70 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts

• Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean all equipment and utensils. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.

JOIN OUR ‘OHANA & ENJOY OUR AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Hourly Rate: $28.80

• Competitive wages and other benefits (Retirement Plan, Wellness Credit, etc.) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

• Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide

• Complimentary Employee Meals & Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Subsidized on-island housing and other resources

• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year-round

• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft

• Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!

• And so much more!

Learn more about what it's like to work at Four Seasons Resorts Lana’i, visit us:

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affinity Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal