General Information
Description of the Host Property:
Perched along the rugged bluffs of Manele Bay, Four Seasons Resort Lanai offers a secluded luxury retreat on a quiet Hawaiian island. The oceanfront property combines open-air architecture with lush botanical gardens and dramatic coastal views. Guests can enjoy world-class dining, including NOBU Lanai, an Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, two swimming pools, and access to pristine beaches. Rich in Polynesian heritage, the resort serves as a peaceful gateway to land and ocean adventures across Lanai.
Description of the Training:
Step into the kitchen of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort and learn from the best chefs in the American hospitality industry at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Through this J-1 Hospitality internship or traineeship program, you will rotate to different stations, acquiring the skills and techniques necessary to take the culinary world by storm. This rotational program is designed to give you exposure to the international hospitality industry and give you the experience needed to excel in your career when you return to your home country.
ITN & ODYSSEY All-Inclusive Program:
Unlike most J-1 Program providers, a regional ITN representative will guide you through a streamlined registration process, thanks to ITN and ODYSSEY’s all-inclusive approach. ITN and ODYSSEY will be on hand to provide you with the very best personalized service from the time that you arrive in the United States until your departure from the United States upon completion of your program.
Description of the Location:
Situated in the central highlands of Lanai, Lanai City is the island’s primary commercial and cultural hub. Built in the 1920s as a plantation village for Pineapple Island workers, the town retains its historic charm with vintage storefronts, local eateries, and plantation-style homes. At its heart lies Dole Park, a central square shaded by towering Cook pines. Positioned at a higher elevation, the city offers cooler temperatures and a quiet, tight-knit community atmosphere distinct from coastal resorts.
Requirements
Must be a current student of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution.
Or recent graduate (less than 12 months ago) of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution.
Or a graduate of a Hospitality or Culinary post-secondary academic institution (more than 12 months ago,) with 12 months of verifiable related work experience.
Or must have 5 years of verifiable related work experience.
Details
Start Date: February, 2027
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: $25.02/hour
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided by the host company at an additional cost.
