Culinary Manager in Training Program (CIT)

Four Seasons; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Rate: $32.78

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

On-island housing on Lanai

Employee meals & dry cleaning

Exclusive discounts at Four Seasons

Learning & development programs

Inter-island airfare to Oahu

On-site housing

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Lanai is seeking a Culinary Manager in Training (CIT) to join a 12-18 month rotational program across multiple kitchens, developing leadership and hands-on culinary skills. You will work with Banquets, Nobu, Views, and other venues while learning performance feedback and mentorship in a luxury setting.

Successful candidates will have US work authorization, Hawaii TB clearance, and Hawaii Food Handler's Card, with the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• CIT program offers a 12-18 month rotational pathway to develop leadership capabilities within Four Seasons.
• Hands-on operational experience in Culinary across multiple venues incl. Banquets, Nobu, Osteria Mozza, Views and more.
• Legal work authorization in the United States; Hawaii health requirements including TB clearance and Hawaii Food Handler's Card are required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Culinary operations with a visible leadership presence and maintain service standards.
• Prepare and present high-quality food items according to recipes and production schedules.
• Monitor inventory, stock rotation, food storage, and food safety to minimize waste.
• Collaborate with Culinary and Front-of-House teams on menus and offerings.
• Participate in and lead meetings, trainings, and onboarding of team members.
• Provide coaching and feedback, while communicating progress to management.
• Facilitate clear communication between Front- and Back-of-House and across departments.
• Assist in labor and cost management through scheduling and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary ops

Mentorship

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.

CULINARY MANAGER 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 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

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
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