Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Hawaii
Restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Hawaii draw on the state's tourism-driven dining scene, with major employers including hotel groups like Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt operating full-service restaurants across Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. Honolulu concentrates the highest volume of openings, particularly for skilled culinary and front-of-house management roles.
Find Restaurant JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 32+ Restaurant Jobs in Hawaii with Visa Sponsorship
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 32+ Restaurant Jobs in Hawaii with Visa Sponsorship
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Restaurant Jobs in Hawaii with Visa Sponsorship.
Get Access To All JobsAbout 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:
A luxury Oahu resort on the island's sunny Western Coast. Join us in Ko Olina and find your very own place of joy. Our beachfront island Resort sits on Oahu’s wild and rugged western coast, where vast ocean views and lively pools and lagoons provide the setting for an unforgettable adventure. Take the family for a ride on an outrigger canoe, splash around in the turquoise waters of our white-sand beach, play a round of golf as you weave through waterfalls at Ko Olina Golf Club, or spend the day reconnecting with your inner self at Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre.
Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina is looking for Restaurant General Manager - Noe who has a passion for excellence and the spirit of aloha.
The Restaurant General Manager - Noe reports directly to the Director of F&B and Assistant Director F&B; and is responsible for managing the Noe Restaurant; Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Italian restaurant.
What you will do:
- Ability to teach, lead and coach our Restaurant team to successfully achieve five star and five diamond level service consistently.
- Strong guest engagement skills to effectively develop guest rapport and achieve strong guest comment card scores consistently above benchmark.
- Excellent cost management skills to meet restaurant outlet budget monthly.
- Innovative style to drive menu engineering, marketing, social media, entertainment, and restaurant creative.
What you will bring:
- College degree specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent preferred.
- 3-5 years prior experience in a Department Head level position in food & beverage required.
- Strong Italian food and wine knowledge required.
- Italian language skills preferred but not required.
- Strong systems knowledge using Micros, Hotsos, Avero, Opentable preferred but not required.
Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States.
What we offer:
- 401k Contribution available after first 30 days
- Medical, Dental, & Vision via Kaiser or HMSA
- Complimentary & Employee Discounted Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Managers
- Complimentary Onsite Parking
- Complimentary Meals
Compensation: $95,000 - $100,000 per year
Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States.
Noe is an Italian restaurant in Oahu that celebrates classic Southern Italian cuisine through handmade pastas and time-honoured techniques. Signature dishes such as the Noe Tagliatelle and Whipped Ricotta offer a dining experience that feels both timeless and effortlessly indulgent. Within a garden-view setting, the ambience is warm, inviting and subtly romantic.
About Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina
On Oahu’s sunny western coast – wild, rugged and conveniently close to Honolulu and Waikiki Beach – five-star Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina balances a classic Hawaiian style with one-of-a-kind luxury. Chic and light-filled with vast ocean views, our 370 accommodations provide a personal sanctuary in this all-encompassing Hawaiian luxury beach resort. Restaurants and bars are infused with the magnetic energy of Ko Olina. Guests have the opportunity to splash into lively pools and lagoons, with numerous water sports right off the Resort’s own beach. They are also able to play tennis and golf, then relax in the Spa – wrapped in the effortless elegance of Four Seasons.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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:
A luxury Oahu resort on the island's sunny Western Coast. Join us in Ko Olina and find your very own place of joy. Our beachfront island Resort sits on Oahu’s wild and rugged western coast, where vast ocean views and lively pools and lagoons provide the setting for an unforgettable adventure. Take the family for a ride on an outrigger canoe, splash around in the turquoise waters of our white-sand beach, play a round of golf as you weave through waterfalls at Ko Olina Golf Club, or spend the day reconnecting with your inner self at Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre.
Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina is looking for Restaurant General Manager - Noe who has a passion for excellence and the spirit of aloha.
The Restaurant General Manager - Noe reports directly to the Director of F&B and Assistant Director F&B; and is responsible for managing the Noe Restaurant; Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Italian restaurant.
What you will do:
- Ability to teach, lead and coach our Restaurant team to successfully achieve five star and five diamond level service consistently.
- Strong guest engagement skills to effectively develop guest rapport and achieve strong guest comment card scores consistently above benchmark.
- Excellent cost management skills to meet restaurant outlet budget monthly.
- Innovative style to drive menu engineering, marketing, social media, entertainment, and restaurant creative.
What you will bring:
- College degree specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent preferred.
- 3-5 years prior experience in a Department Head level position in food & beverage required.
- Strong Italian food and wine knowledge required.
- Italian language skills preferred but not required.
- Strong systems knowledge using Micros, Hotsos, Avero, Opentable preferred but not required.
Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States.
What we offer:
- 401k Contribution available after first 30 days
- Medical, Dental, & Vision via Kaiser or HMSA
- Complimentary & Employee Discounted Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Managers
- Complimentary Onsite Parking
- Complimentary Meals
Compensation: $95,000 - $100,000 per year
Successful candidates must possess legal work authorization in the United States.
Noe is an Italian restaurant in Oahu that celebrates classic Southern Italian cuisine through handmade pastas and time-honoured techniques. Signature dishes such as the Noe Tagliatelle and Whipped Ricotta offer a dining experience that feels both timeless and effortlessly indulgent. Within a garden-view setting, the ambience is warm, inviting and subtly romantic.
About Four Seasons Resort O'ahu at Ko Olina
On Oahu’s sunny western coast – wild, rugged and conveniently close to Honolulu and Waikiki Beach – five-star Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina balances a classic Hawaiian style with one-of-a-kind luxury. Chic and light-filled with vast ocean views, our 370 accommodations provide a personal sanctuary in this all-encompassing Hawaiian luxury beach resort. Restaurants and bars are infused with the magnetic energy of Ko Olina. Guests have the opportunity to splash into lively pools and lagoons, with numerous water sports right off the Resort’s own beach. They are also able to play tennis and golf, then relax in the Spa – wrapped in the effortless elegance of Four Seasons.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Restaurant Job Roles in Hawaii
See all 32+ Restaurant Jobs in Hawaii
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Restaurant Jobs in HawaiiRestaurant Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant roles in Hawaii?
Large hotel chains with on-site restaurants are the most consistent sponsors in Hawaii. Groups like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Four Seasons operate full-service dining outlets across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island and have established HR teams equipped to handle sponsorship. Larger independent restaurant groups occasionally sponsor for senior culinary positions, but hotel-affiliated restaurants represent the most reliable sponsorship pipeline.
Which visa types are most common for restaurant jobs in Hawaii?
The H-1B visa is the most common work visa for restaurant roles requiring a degree, such as executive chef or food and beverage management positions. The H-2B visa covers temporary non-agricultural workers and is used seasonally by some Hawaii hospitality employers for front-of-house staff. Culinary professionals with extraordinary ability may qualify for the O-1 visa. Each category has distinct requirements and employer obligations.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most restaurant visa sponsorship jobs?
Honolulu on Oahu accounts for the largest share of restaurant sponsorship opportunities, driven by its concentration of luxury hotels, resort complexes, and high-volume dining establishments. Lahaina and Wailea on Maui are strong secondary markets, particularly for resort-affiliated fine dining. Kailua-Kona and Waikoloa on the Big Island also have openings tied to destination resort properties.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Hawaii?
Migrate Mate lists restaurant visa sponsorship jobs filtered specifically to Hawaii, so you can browse roles without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. The platform focuses on employers with a documented history of sponsoring work visas, which is especially useful in Hawaii where hotel-group restaurants account for most sponsorship activity. Filtering by role type helps narrow results to culinary, management, or front-of-house positions.
Are there any Hawaii-specific considerations for restaurant workers seeking visa sponsorship?
Hawaii's high cost of living affects prevailing wage determinations, which employers must meet when sponsoring certain visa categories. The state's year-round tourism cycle means some employers use seasonal hiring programs rather than permanent sponsorship. Because much of the industry is tied to resort and hotel groups, candidates targeting sponsorship generally have better results focusing on properties within major hospitality brands that have dedicated immigration compliance processes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in Hawaii?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.