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bout 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 Assistant Director of Catering. 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 member of the Commercial team, the Assistant Director of Catering works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience.

The successful candidate must have native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

To supervise the day-to-day operation of the Catering team.

• Identify coaching moments and ensure that those moments become opportunities of learning and development for the sales team.
• Establish a rapport with the catering team and sales team other divisions within the hotel.

• Have a global working perspective and excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Great understanding of Self-Esteem and Self-Actualization of Team and ensure proper support and help is provided whenever needed.
• Have the ability to supervise the day-to-day duties of the catering team and assist as necessary.
• https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10378201/Assistant-Director-of-Catering-Japanese-Speaker