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Sezanne Captain

Japan Four Seasons Tokyo - Marunouchi Approximately ¥3,500,000–¥5,500,000 per year, potentially plus service charge, bonuses, and benefits*
Job Description

The Sezanne Captain leads daily service in the Michelin-starred Sezanne restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Responsibilities typically include supervising assigned dining areas, welcoming guests, coordinating table service, explaining menus and beverages, handling special requests, maintaining service standards, and supporting training for restaurant colleagues. Candidates should have previous experience in a high-end restaurant or hotel, strong knowledge of food and wine service, excellent communication skills, and a polished, guest-focused approach. Japanese and English proficiency is highly desirable, while knowledge of French cuisine or fine-dining standards is an advantage. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and professional during busy services.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is a luxury hotel located beside Tokyo Station in the Marunouchi business district. It is part of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, an internationally recognized hospitality company known for personalized service, elegant properties, and strong employee development. The hotel offers refined accommodation, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, meeting spaces, and convenient access to Tokyo’s major business, shopping, and cultural areas. Sezanne, the hotel’s signature French restaurant, is recognized for sophisticated cuisine and high standards of hospitality. Four Seasons places significant emphasis on genuine guest care, teamwork, professionalism, and creating memorable experiences. Employees typically work in an international environment and may receive benefits such as meals, training, staff rates, and opportunities for career progression within the global hotel group.

Destination Guide

Japan offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, ryokans, tourism, and luxury food and beverage operations, particularly in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. The culture values punctuality, respect, cleanliness, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. Tokyo provides excellent public transport, dining, shopping, and international communities, although housing and daily costs can be high. Workplaces may be structured and service expectations demanding, with schedules that include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Foreign employees generally need an appropriate work visa before starting employment; hospitality roles may qualify under specific professional or skilled-worker categories, depending on duties and qualifications. Employers often assist with sponsorship, documentation, relocation guidance, or accommodation, but arrangements vary. Applicants should confirm language requirements, salary deductions, housing support, health insurance, pension, and tax obligations before accepting an offer.