Director of Food and Beverage - Resort Okinawa

About the role

Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa is hiring a Director of Food and Beverage. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, the role oversees all operational, financial and people matters in Food & Beverage, covering Culinary, Restaurant, Bar, Room Service and Banqueting. The resort sits on 100 acres of beachfront on Okinawa's west coast and is designed in harmony with the island's natural landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day life of the division at operational and administrative level, directing departmental activities in line with Four Seasons quality standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and explain P&L, weekly and labor reports to the Director of Finance, and perform controls to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews, propose training actions, and run recruitment interviews using the Evolve Interview Guide.
• Manage payroll, set annual income and expenditure plans, and maximize profit while controlling costs.
• Help develop the hotel's annual marketing plan and work with General Management, Chefs and Beverage Leaders on menus, offerings and corporate activations.
• Build relationships with guests, regulars and group contacts, and follow up on every guest request personally.
• Lead the team with coaching, development plans and succession planning, and recruit top talent.
• Manage labour and operating expenses through scheduling, budgeting, menu engineering, purchasing and stock control.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience as a Director of Food and Beverage in a luxury 5-star hotel with a high focus on quality and high volume.
• Authentic, engaging and strategic leadership style, with strong communication skills and resilience.
• Understanding of luxury hospitality, with attention to detail and a focus on service.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons hotels and resorts.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms and complimentary employee meals.