Executive Chef

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:

Occupying the top floors of a landmark 39-floor tower, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi seamlessly blends modern high-style design with classical Japanese elements. From tasteful event venues to dynamic dining and drinking spaces, the Hotel offers a unique experience that is distinctively Four Seasons. The Hotel boasts a prime location above Otemachi Station in Tokyo’s prominent financial district, right next to the Imperial Palace. The SPA is a tranquil sky-high sanctuary, complete with water features: vitality pools, mist chairs, and traditional Japanese ofuro baths. Dining options range from est, a Michelin-starred contemporary French restaurant, to PIGNETO, which serves authentic Italian cuisine with an al fresco terrace. VIRTÙ, listed on Asia’s 50 Best Bars, is an immersive concept bar that harmoniously blends the drinking cultures of two iconic capitals, Paris and Tokyo. THE LOUNGE is the perfect spot for anything from an impromptu business meeting to a glamorous afternoon tea, all enhanced by stunning views of the Imperial Palace Gardens and the breathtaking Tokyo skyline.

About the role

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi

The Executive Chef provides leadership and management for the Kitchen Department by establishing plans of character, integrity, and quality which result in the long-range continued growth and profitability of the department, division and Hotel.

General

• 3 to 4 years as an Exec Chef or Exec Sous Chef position
• Luxury Hotel / restaurant experience
• Managed and led a team of 30 to 40 culinary brigade
• Asia experience is preferred
• Must have Italian cuisines experience
• Experience in French fine dining experience is preferred as well

People

• A leader who is culturally adaptable and sensitive, and the adopts well to the various nuances of living and working in Japan.

• Someone who fosters care, engages and leads by example. Aligns with the Four Seasons ethos.
• Capacity to develop, coach, mentor and inspire team working in a diverse background
• Ability to learn & understand the local drivers of employee engagement, and develop an engaged workforce rooted in FS golden rule & values
• https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10375566/Executive-Chef