J-1 Culinary Internship @ Four Seasons Lanai

World-Class Culinary: Your Year on Lanai

To compete at the top of the culinary world, one must master the standards of luxury hospitality. At Four Seasons Resort Lanai, you have the opportunity to learn for a full year (52 weeks) in one of the most exclusive kitchens in the world. You will work in an environment that blends local Hawaiian ingredients with global innovation. This is not about simple preparation—it’s about mastering fine-dining techniques at the highest international level.

The Host Organization

Four Seasons Resort Lanai is globally renowned for excellent service and authentic hospitality. The culinary team prioritizes seasonality and sustainability. For students in the fields of Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management, this resort is the ideal setting to understand how a 5-star kitchen operates behind the scenes.

Your Role & Training at the Resort

During these 12 months, you will rotate through various stations to gain a comprehensive understanding of kitchen operations:

• Station Rotation: You will gain hands-on experience in cold and hot kitchens, pastry, and garde-manger.
• Fine Dining Standards: You will be introduced to modern cooking methods, sophisticated plating techniques, and the quality benchmarks of a global luxury brand.
• Kitchen Management: The training includes insights into menu design, recipe costing, and food safety according to Four Seasons standards.
• Island Culture: You will learn how Hawaii’s local resources and cultural elements are integrated into modern menu development.
• Housing: As housing is not provided directly by the host, finding accommodation in Lanai City requires proactive effort. The high monthly income of approximately $3,720 (paid as $1,860 every two weeks) provides a solid financial foundation for this.

Career Impact

Having a year at Four Seasons in Hawaii on your resume is a clear signal to future employers worldwide. You prove not only your technical ability in a high-end kitchen but also your resilience in a demanding environment and your intercultural competence. This is the perfect foundation for an international career in top-tier hospitality.

The J-1 Process

To allow you to focus entirely on your training in paradise, all administrative requirements are handled via the VisaNerd infrastructure. The system manages the legal verification of the resort and handles the issuance of your DS-2019 form for the 12-month visa.

Exact Address: 1 Manele Bay Road, 96763