General Manager, Resort Okinawa (pre-opening)

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd

Okinawa, Japan
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New developments and pre-openings experience
Residential operations exposure
Strong commercial acumen
** Four Seasons Hotels Ltd is seeking a General Manager for the pre-opening of their Resort in Okinawa, Japan, emphasizing leadership in new developments, project management, and a strong background in food & beverage. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth experience in resort operations, particularly in residential or island settings, and demonstrate cultural awareness of the Japanese market. **

Job Summary

  • Serve as a highly visible and hands-on leader, building strong relationships with internal teams, ownership, and external stakeholders.
  • Champion excellence in quality and detail across all aspects of the guest experience, leading innovation in Food & Beverage, wellness, sustainability, and signature experiences.
  • Lead pre-opening planning and execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, and critical paths are achieved while managing complexity in a remote island environment.

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** Four Seasons Hotels Ltd is seeking a General Manager for the pre-opening of their Resort in Okinawa, Japan, emphasizing leadership in new developments, project management, and a strong background in food & beverage. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth experience in resort operations, particularly in residential or island settings, and demonstrate cultural awareness of the Japanese market. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • New developments and pre-openings experience
  • Residential operations exposure
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Solid Food & Beverage background
  • Project management and stakeholder coordination
  • Leadership and stakeholder management
  • People and culture development
  • Product and guest experience excellence
  • Commercial and financial performance drive

Nice-to-have

  • Resort or island property leadership
  • Familiarity with Japan market
  • Cultural awareness and local sensitivities
  • Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
  • Community relationship building

Key Requirements

  • Proven success in new developments and pre-openings
  • Experience in residential or mixed-use environments
  • Background in resort operations
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Deep expertise in Food & Beverage
  • Strong project leadership capabilities
  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
  • Strong understanding of the Japan market

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