Nobu Sous Chef

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

About the Location

Located on the southeastern coast of the pristine island of Lāna’i, Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i is an oceanfront destination offering travelers a curated, personalized island escape.

About the Position

Sous Chef – The Four Seasons Resort Lāna’i is looking for a Sous Chef who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Work authorization in the United States is required.

What You’ll Do

The Sous Chef oversees daily kitchen operations and the preparation of high‑quality menu items across all meal periods while maintaining safety, sanitation, and operational standards. This role leads and develops kitchen team members, drives culinary quality and creativity, and supports guest satisfaction, efficiency, and overall departmental success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all menu items to ensure consistency in 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 to maintain productivity and service excellence
• 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, and safe kitchen environment

Qualifications & What To Bring

• Legal work authorization in United States, or eligibility for L‑1 Visa sponsorship if currently employed in a managerial position at another Four Seasons location
• Availability for a 24‑hour, 7‑day schedule, including holidays and weekends
• Required Hawaii State Department of Health Tuberculosis 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

Benefits

• Salary Range: $75,000 - 93,000
• 100% employer‑contributed medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Competitive wages and additional benefits including retirement plan, wellness credit, travel credit, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Inclusive and diverse employee engagement & recognition events all year round
• Complimentary stays and exclusive discounts at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Complimentary employee meals and dry cleaning for employee uniforms
• Owner‑subsidized on‑island housing, inter‑island airfare to Oahu, and additional resources
• Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft
• Energizing employee culture that encourages authenticity

Equal Opportunity Statement

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Four Seasons is an equal-opportunity employer. For the EEOC posting, visit: https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf