Nobu Cook II

Four Seasons; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $32.78

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee meals & dry cleaning

On-island housing

Inter-island airfare

Career development

Job summary

Four Seasons Lanai is seeking a Cook II to join our luxury resort's kitchen team on Lanai. You will prepare menu items to guest specifications and support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include legal US work authorization, Hawaii Food Handler’s Card, and ServSafe certification. The role offers an hourly rate of $32.78 and a comprehensive benefits package including health, housing, and meals.

Qualifications

• Legal work authorization to work in the United States.
• Hawaii Food Handler’s Card and ServSafe certification required.
• Tuberculous clearance required by Hawaii Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items to guest specifications while maintaining quality and portions.
• Complete mise en place and set up workstation for service.
• Manage assigned kitchen station and support Cook I as needed.
• Prepare items in advance to align with forecasted needs and recipes.
• Set up hot kitchen and sushi bar equipment and work areas.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment including fryers, ovens, and mixers.
• Monitor temperatures, rotate stock, and prevent overproduction.
• Identify shortages and communicate with leadership.
• Assist in controlling food costs and waste reduction.
• Participate in inventory accuracy and corrective actions.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Food safety knowledge

Stand for long periods

Education

Hawaii Food Handler’s Card

ServSafe Certification

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.

NOBU COOK II

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i is looking for a Cook II 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.

NOBU LĀNA‘I

Set cliff side overlooking a protected marine preserve, NOBU LĀNA‘I offers sweeping panoramic views and innovative Japanese cuisine. Drawing upon Chef Matsuhisa's classical training as a sushi chef in Tokyo, his life abroad in South America and his travels around the world, his culinary style blends classical techniques with exotic global flavors. NOBU LĀNA‘I showcases signature new‑style Japanese cuisine, as well as new creations infusing local ingredients. Sip a signature cocktail in the lounge, take a seat at the sushi bar or enjoy dinner at one of the outdoor tables. Inspired by the simplistic lines found in Japanese architecture and a palette rich with teak timbers and meticulous wood detailing, the decor easily blurs the lines between interior and exterior space as diners gaze upon the sand and waters of Hulopo‘e Bay, often referred to as one of Hawaii’s most beautiful beaches.

What You’ll Do

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

• Prepare food items to guest specifications while maintaining consistent quality and adhering to recipe cards, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete mise en place and set up assigned workstation for service periods as scheduled
• Independently manage assigned kitchen station and support Cook I as needed, assuming Cook I responsibilities during absences
• Prepare items in advance as required, ensuring production aligns with forecasted needs to prevent overproduction, inclusive proteins, produce, and all sauces/dressings preparations according to Nobu Specification and dividing them amongst the squeeze bottle needed per station.
• Set up hot kitchen and sushi bar inclusive of slip mats, cutting boards, sanitizer buckets and more
• 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
• Date, label, rotate, and store food products according to food safety policies, maintaining proper temperatures at all timesMonitor par levels, determine prep and freezer pulls, and ensure proper line setup for each shift
• Identify and communicate out‑of‑stock items or potential shortages to leadership
• Return unused food items to designated storage areas, ensuring proper covering, labeling, and dating
• Assist in controlling food costs by minimizing waste, monitoring product usage, and following established waste‑reduction procedures
• Support inventory accuracy and participate in corrective action planning related to food cost or utilization issues
• 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: $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!

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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