Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi names new leaders in golf, dining and events

Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi has announced five staff appointments across its golf, restaurant, catering and banquet operations, the resort said in a news release.

The resort named Samantha Luigi as lead golf instructor at Manele Golf Course. Luigi joined the property in 2021 as a golf shop attendant and has since become a member of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America, according to the resort. In her new role, she will provide personalized instruction to guests of all ability levels, the resort said.

Alex Hucker is now restaurant chef at Osteria Mozza Lānaʻi. Hucker, who was born and raised in the United Kingdom, has worked for Four Seasons for nearly two decades, the resort said. He spent more than 11 years at Four Seasons Hampshire in England before joining the Lānaʻi resort 7½ years ago. He has lived on Lānaʻi since 2018 with his wife, Stefanie. For the past five years, he worked as a sous chef at Nobu Lānaʻi, the resort said.

Karla Torres is the new operations manager at Nobu Lānaʻi. Torres joined the resort in January 2025 and worked in its food and beverage department, according to the release. She is originally from Mexico and now lives on Lānaʻi, the resort said.

Evan Tennant is the resort’s director of catering and conference services. Tennant, originally from Chicago and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has worked in hospitality for 15 years, the resort said. His experience includes food and beverage, pool and beach operations, front office, spa and retail, sales, and event management.

Rowan Pook is the resort’s director of banquets. Pook began his Four Seasons career in 2022 as a banquet server at Four Seasons Resort Whistler in Canada, the resort said. He became a banquet captain in 2023 and an assistant banquet manager in September 2024. According to the resort, he helped lead banquet teams for large group programs and full-resort buyouts there.

Four Seasons Resort Lānaʻi sits on the island’s southeastern coast near Hulopoʻe Bay. The resort’s amenities include a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, a spa, swimming pools and botanical gardens. It also operates restaurants affiliated with chefs Nobu Matsuhisa and Nancy Silverton, according to the resort. Lānaʻi has just under 3,500 year-round residents, the resort said.