Talent Acquisition Manager (Japanese Speaker)

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead recruitment activities for Four Seasons Kyoto, with a particular focus on attracting Japanese-speaking talent and supporting the hotel’s staffing needs. Requirements typically include relevant experience in talent acquisition or hospitality HR, strong knowledge of recruitment practices in Japan, excellent Japanese and English communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders. The successful candidate is expected to source and assess candidates, coordinate interviews, build relationships with hiring managers, maintain a strong candidate experience, and represent Four Seasons professionally. Hospitality experience, sound judgment, discretion, organization, and a service-oriented attitude are likely to be valued.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and private residences in many of the world’s leading destinations. The company is known for highly personalized service, strong attention to detail, and a people-focused workplace culture. Four Seasons Kyoto combines contemporary luxury with Japanese design, traditional hospitality, and a setting close to some of Kyoto’s most important cultural landmarks. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate warmth, professionalism, cultural awareness, and a commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. As part of the Four Seasons network, the property offers exposure to international standards, structured training, and career opportunities across hospitality operations. The organization places considerable emphasis on employee development, teamwork, inclusion, and maintaining consistently high service quality.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, technology, education, finance, healthcare, and international business. Kyoto is especially attractive for luxury hotels, cultural tourism, restaurants, and heritage-related services, while Tokyo and Osaka provide broader corporate employment markets. Japanese workplace culture often values punctuality, respect, teamwork, careful communication, and attention to detail. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transportation, though housing and living costs can be high in major cities. Professional Japanese ability is important for many roles, while English is valuable in international hotels and tourism. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with the applicable category depending on the position and qualifications. Relocating typically involves arranging a Certificate of Eligibility, visa, residence registration, health insurance, and a local bank account. Kyoto offers rich cultural experiences, seasonal festivals, excellent food, and a quieter lifestyle than Tokyo, but newcomers should prepare for language and administrative challenges.