Director of Engineering

About the role

The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, a 123-room property in the Higashiyama-ku district near the Kyoto National Museum, is looking for a Director of Engineering. As part of the Property Operations & Maintenance Division, the Director works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Native Japanese is required, along with a business-level command of English.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for all hotel equipment, including kitchen and laundry.
• Coordinate and supervise, if requested, special projects and the use of outside contractors.
• Set up an organized engineering store and control material consumption and inventory.
• Inspect the entire hotel at least twice a month, focusing on life safety features and the condition of operating equipment.
• Advise each division on improvements and share monthly utility cost information with the Division Head.
• Assume full charge of building maintenance, guest room and public area rehabilitation, and the Perfect Room Program.
• Supervise maintenance of hotel areas and tenant spaces, and implement company life safety procedures with Security.
• Ensure alarm systems and firefighting equipment are fully functional and that all staff follow fire, safety, hygiene and health policies.
• Run the division's administration, keep records and manuals up to date, and submit reports on time.
• Maintain a library of manuals, parts lists, drawings and continuously improve processes.

Required profile

• Three to five years of experience in a related position at Four Seasons or another organization.
• Working knowledge of building maintenance, Four Seasons internal controls, policies and procedures, and electric and air conditioning controls.
• Knowledge of employment and industrial relations legislation.
• Strategic, analytical mindset with solid business acumen.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of building maintenance, electrical and air conditioning controls.
• Computer literacy and excellent Excel skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discount on stays at any Four Seasons worldwide.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms and complimentary meals.