Executive Chef

Four Seasons

Tokyo, Japan
Base: competitive salary + wages; bonus/equity: no...
Leadership of culinary brigade
Italian cuisine expertise
Luxury hotel experience
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, excellent training and development opportunities, complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and employee meal and F&B discounts.
  • The role requires a leader who is culturally adaptable and sensitive, fosters care, engages and leads by example, and aligns with the Four Seasons ethos to create exceptional guest experiences.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Base: Competitive Salary and wages; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including social insurance, defined contribution benefit, yearly health checks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership of culinary brigade
  • Italian cuisine expertise
  • Luxury hotel experience
  • Food and safety protocol compliance
  • Managing food and labor costs
  • Culinary team development
  • Experience in Asian market

Nice-to-have

  • French fine dining experience
  • Cultural adaptability in Japan
  • Innovative culinary guest experiences
  • Sustainability and brand experiential focus
  • Strong business acumen
  • Employee engagement development

Key Requirements

  • 3 to 4 years as Exec Chef or Exec Sous Chef
  • Legal work authorization for Japan
  • Experience managing 30 to 40 culinary team members
  • Asia experience preferred
  • Italian cuisine experience required

Work Rights

Must possess legal work authorization for Japan

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