General Manager, Resort Okinawa (pre-opening)

Four Seasons

Okinawa, Japan
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New developments and pre-openings
Residential operations experience
Strong commercial acumen
** Four Seasons is seeking a General Manager for the pre-opening of their new resort in Okinawa, Japan. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in new developments, strong commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the local market, particularly in Food & Beverage management. **

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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Four Seasons is seeking a General Manager for the pre-opening of their new resort in Okinawa, Japan. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in new developments, strong commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the local market, particularly in Food & Beverage management. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • new developments and pre-openings
  • residential operations experience
  • strong commercial acumen
  • Food & Beverage expertise
  • project management capabilities
  • stakeholder coordination

Nice-to-have

  • leadership with care and empathy
  • cultural awareness and local sensitivities
  • driving business performance
  • innovative dining concepts

Key Requirements

  • Proven success in new developments and pre-openings
  • Experience in resort operations, ideally island or remote
  • Deep expertise in Food & Beverage
  • Strong project leadership capabilities
  • Familiarity with the Japan market

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