Nobu Sushi Sous Chef

Four Seasons; Lanai City (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (100

Retirement Plan

Wellness Credit

Travel Credit

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Four Seasons Lanai is seeking a Sushi Sous Chef to lead Sushi Bar, Kitchen and Japanese cuisine operations, ensuring Nobu standards and exceptional guest experiences. This role develops the culinary team and supports kitchen leadership.

Candidates must have legal US work authorization, Hawaii food safety credentials, and experience with Nigiri, Maki, Temaki; ability to stand long hours and handle up to 50 lbs; a passion for quality and guest service.

Qualifications

• Legal work authorization in the United States.
• Hawaii Food Handler's Card and ServSafe required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sushi Bar, Kitchen and Japanese Cuisine operations.
• Develop and coach culinary team to deliver high-quality sushi.
• Ensure compliance with Four Seasons, Nobu, and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory, food costs, and menu development.
• Maintain a clean and efficient kitchen aligned with guest needs.

Skills

Sushi leadership

Food safety awareness

Team management

Work authorization

Tools

Nobu standards

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.

SUSHI SOUS CHEF

The Four Seasons Resort Lāna'i is looking for a Sushi Sous Chef 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

The Sushi Sous Chef provides leadership and oversight of Sushi Bar, Kitchen, and Japanese Cuisine operations, ensuring compliance with Nobu standards and the delivery of exceptional food quality, creativity, and guest experiences. This role leads and develops kitchen team members, drives culinary quality and creativity, and supports guest satisfaction, efficiency, and overall departmental success.

• Prepare and present high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine items in accordance with Nobu standards, recipes, portion controls, and presentation requirements.
• Manage daily kitchen and sushi bar operations, ensuring all stations are properly set, stocked, and service-ready.
• Assist with menu development, culinary innovation, and the creation of new offerings that enhance the guest experience.
• Lead, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate culinary team members while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Monitor staffing, productivity, and service execution to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Manage seafood and food ordering, inventory levels, and product quality to support business needs.
• Operate, maintain, and oversee the proper use and cleanliness of all kitchen and sushi bar equipment.
• Control food costs through effective inventory management, stock rotation, waste reduction, and portion control practices.
• Ensure compliance with all Four Seasons, Nobu, local, state, and federal food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment that supports quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

And More!

WHAT TO BRING

• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States (unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at another Four Seasons location as they may qualify for a L-1 Visa sponsorship)
• 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 50 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts
• Must be seasonally experienced with Nigiri, Maki and Temaki, Japanese Sushi Bar with advanced Japan Fish Identification, knowledge and butchery

JOIN OUR 'OHANA & ENJOY OUR AMAZING BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $75k - 90k
• 100% Employer contributed Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive wages and other benefits (Retirement Plan, Wellness Credit, Travel Credit) as well as Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Inclusive and diverse employee engage