Nobu Sous Chef

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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 Serv Safe certification required for this role
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and push/pull as needed during shifts

• 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

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//employers/