Assistant Director of Catering (Japanese Speaker)

About the role

The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, a 123-room property in the historic Higashiyama-ku district with a spa, fitness centre and four food and beverage concepts, is looking for an Assistant Director of Catering. Working as part of the Commercial team, the role supports the Commercial Director in achieving business objectives and formulating strategy, and manages the Catering team including sales, conference service and weddings.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Director in achieving business objectives and formulating strategy.
• Manage the Catering team (catering sales, conference service and wedding team) and oversee daily sales operations.
• Review sales performance and implement sales action plans to reach budgeted goals.
• Ensure local and corporate policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Catering team and identify coaching moments for the sales team.
• Build rapport with the Catering team and other hotel divisions.
• Provide support and help to the team, with a global working perspective and excellent written and verbal communication.

Required profile

• Native-level Japanese proficiency and business-level English proficiency.
• Passion for excellence and expertise in hospitality operations.
• Proven leadership experience.