Director of Food and Beverage, Resort Okinawa

Job Description

The Director of Food and Beverage leads all dining operations at Four Seasons Resort Okinawa, including restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, guest experiences, budgeting and team development. Candidates are expected to have substantial luxury hotel or resort food-and-beverage leadership experience, strong financial and operational skills, and a proven record of maintaining high service standards. Fluency in English is likely required, while Japanese language ability and experience working in Japan are advantageous. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, guest focused, confident managing multicultural teams, and comfortable with recruitment, training, forecasting, cost control and collaboration with executive leadership. Flexibility, cultural awareness and hands-on leadership are essential in a resort environment.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in destinations around the world. Founded in 1961, the company is known for personalized service, high-quality accommodation and strong attention to guest experience. Four Seasons properties typically emphasize thoughtful design, destination-based dining, wellness, local culture and employee development. The company operates through a service culture built around respect, professionalism and genuine care for guests and colleagues. Four Seasons Resort Okinawa is positioned as a luxury resort destination in Japan, with food and beverage expected to be a major part of the guest experience. Benefits and employment terms vary by property and local regulations, but senior leaders may receive accommodation support, meals, insurance, relocation assistance or performance-related incentives.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, technology, education and international business. Okinawa provides a warmer, slower-paced lifestyle than Tokyo or Osaka, with beaches, coral reefs, a distinctive Ryukyu heritage and strong outdoor culture. Daily life can be more relaxed, although cars are often useful outside major urban areas. Japanese social etiquette values punctuality, humility, cleanliness and respectful communication; learning basic Japanese is highly beneficial. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their role, and the employer generally supports the Certificate of Eligibility process before arrival. Applicants should confirm eligibility, documents, health insurance, taxes and residence registration with the employer and Japanese authorities. Relocation packages may include flights, temporary housing or accommodation, but these vary. Okinawa has a subtropical climate, with hot summers, humid conditions and occasional typhoons, so housing, transport and emergency planning should be considered.