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Four SeasonsThe Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is looking for an Director of Food & Beverage. Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a head of the Division, the Director of Food & Beverage works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience. Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Food and Beverage and Culinary operations across the hotel. Lead, mentor, and develop a large leadership team including senior operational and culinary leaders. Champion a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service rooted in Four Seasons values. Drive commercial performance across all outlets, banqueting, and total Food and Beverage revenue streams. Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional guest experience and brand standards. Partner closely with culinary leadership on concept development, quality, and innovation. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability targets. Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Rooms, and Events teams to maximise opportunities. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements. Act as a senior ambassador for the hotel across internal and external stakeholders. Ability to lead in alignment with Four Seasons Brand and Philosophy.
- Significant senior leadership experience within luxury hospitality Food and Beverage operations - Proven international experience overseeing complex, operations including banqueting and culinary teams with a minimum of 5–7 years in luxury hotel or resort operations - A strong people leader with a track record of developing and inspiring high performing teams - Strong operational knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, systems, and luxury service standards. - Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead diverse, high-performing teams. - Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. - Deep understanding of luxury service standards and guest expectations - Confident operating at Planning Committee level with strong stakeholder management skills - A calm, credible, and visible leadership presence - Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning at a divisional level. - Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and quality in partnership with culinary and stewarding teams.
- Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package - Excellent Training and Development opportunities - Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide - Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms - Complimentary Employee Meals
