Job Description

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:

The 123-room Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is the company’s second destination in Japan, in the city’s historic Higashiyama-ku district, close to the Kyoto National Museum and myriad heritage sites such as the Toyokuni Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Local artists are featured throughout the traditionally-inspired modern décor characterised by an understated Japanese aesthetic. The Hotel has a spa and fitness centre with a pool, and four food and beverage concepts. There are also be 57 Four Seasons Private Residences.

The 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.

About the role

• 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.

What you will do

• 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.

What we offer:
• 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