Lead Sous Chef – Island Resort Culinary Leader

Four Seasons; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Discounts at FS

On-island housing

Inter-island airfare

Employee meals

Dry cleaning for employee uniforms

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Lanai is hiring a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, deliver high‑quality menu items, and mentor culinary teams, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. This on‑island role requires US work authorization and Hawaii‑specific certifications, along with flexibility for a 24/7 schedule and physical stamina for demanding shifts.

The ideal candidate will drive culinary quality and creativity, collaborate on menu development, and ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Legal US work authorization required or eligibility for L-1 visa sponsorship.
• Availability for a 24/7 schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Hawaii State Department of Health TB clearance card.
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe certification required for this role.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all menu items to ensure quality, presentation, portioning, and adherence to recipes and production standards.
• Lead and manage kitchen staff through hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and daily shift oversight.
• Support menu development, production planning, and mise en place while ensuring efficient preparation levels and minimizing waste.
• Operate, maintain, and ensure proper cleaning of kitchen equipment in accordance with safety and operational standards.
• Manage inventory, food storage, stock rotation, and temperature controls while monitoring food costs, reducing waste, and identifying shortages.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and health regulations while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Work authorization

L-1 Visa sponsorship eligibility

Education

Hawaii Food Handler’s Card

ServSafe certification

Job description

Four Seasons Resort Lanai is hiring a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, deliver high‑quality menu items, and mentor culinary teams, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction. This on‑island role requires US work authorization and Hawaii‑specific certifications, along with flexibility for a 24/7 schedule and physical stamina for demanding shifts.

The ideal candidate will drive culinary quality and creativity, collaborate on menu development, and ensure efficient