Culinary Manager in Training Program (CIT)

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

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.

CULINARYMANAGER IN TRAINING (CIT)

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i is looking for a CIT. who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our teams have the opportunity to shape our guest experience by providing exceptional knowledge of the Resort and exemplifying the Golden Rule in each interaction. Work authorization required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This 12–18‑month rotational program offers a structured pathway to develop leadership capabilities within Four Seasons. Participants gain hands‑on operational experience in Culinary, with rotational exposure across kitchens for Banquets, Malibu Farm, Views, Nobu, Osteria Mozza, The Break and/or Staff Cafeteria. The program emphasizes experiential learning, mentorship, and performance feedback to support long‑term career growth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support daily Culinary operations with a visible leadership presence, ensuring consistent service standards and exceptional guest experiences.

• Prepare and present high-quality food items in accordance with recipes, production schedules, portion controls, and presentation standards.

• Monitor inventory levels, stock rotation, food storage, and product quality to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Minimize waste and support food cost control through effective production planning, inventory management, and portion control.

• improvements and collaborating with Culinary and Front‑of‑House teams on menus and offerings

• Participate in and lead meetings, training sessions, and pre‑shift briefings while supporting onboarding and development of team members

• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback, while communicating performance updates and training progress to management

• Facilitate clear communication and coordination between Front‑and‑Back‑of‑House teams and across departments to ensure smooth operations

• Support labor and cost management efforts through scheduling, budgeting, inventory control, and operational efficiency

• 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 andServSafeis required for this role

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

JOIN OUR ‘OHANA & ENJOY OUR AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Hourly Rate: $32.78

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

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

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

• Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide

• Complimentary Employee Meals & Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Owner subsidized on‑island housing, inter‑island airfare to Oahu and other resources

• 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

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