Culinary Manager in Training — 12–18 Month Leadership Path

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

On-island housing

Inter-island airfare

Employee discounts

Learning & development

Employee meals

Dry cleaning

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Lanai is seeking a Culinary Manager in Training (CIT) to join a 12–18 month rotational program across our kitchens, including Banquets, Nobu, Views, and Malibu Farm. You will gain hands-on leadership experience, mentorship, and exposure to diverse culinary teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences on Lanai.

Successful candidates will have legal US work authorization, flexibility for varied shifts, and commitment to growth within a luxury hospitality culture that

Qualifications

• 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
• Required by the Hawaii State Department of Health to obtain a Tuberculous (TB) clearance card
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card andServSafe is required for this role
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 70 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership in daily Culinary operations and uphold service standards
• Prepare and present high‑quality food items according to recipes and schedules
• Monitor inventory, storage and food safety; support cost control through planning and rotation
• Drive improvements and collaborate with Culinary and Front‑of‑House teams on menus
• Participate in and lead meetings, trainings, and pre‑shift briefings; support onboarding
• Offer coaching and feedback; communicate progress to management
• Coordinate Front‑ and Back‑of‑House communications to ensure smooth operations
• Assist with labor and cost management through scheduling and budgeting

Job description

Four Seasons Resort Lanai is seeking a Culinary Manager in Training (CIT) to join a 12–18 month rotational program across our kitchens, including Banquets, Nobu, Views, and Malibu Farm. You will gain hands-on leadership experience, mentorship, and exposure to diverse culinary teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences on Lanai.

Successful candidates will have legal US work authorization, flexibility for varied shifts, and commitment to growth within a luxury hospitality culture that