The Senior Director of Engineering leads engineering and maintenance operations across a cluster of Four Seasons properties in Japan, including Four Seasons Hotel Osaka. The role requires extensive experience in hotel engineering, building systems, preventive maintenance, capital projects, budgeting, energy management, and Japanese health and safety regulations. A relevant engineering qualification and strong leadership background are expected. The successful candidate will guide engineering teams, protect guest and colleague safety, maintain luxury service standards, manage contractors and suppliers, and support sustainability and operational efficiency. Strong communication skills in English are important, while Japanese language ability and experience working in Japan would be valuable.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, residences, and private retreat experiences worldwide. Founded in 1961, the company is recognized for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and a people-focused workplace culture. Four Seasons emphasizes genuine care for guests, colleagues, and local communities, with each property designed to reflect its destination. The company invests heavily in staff development and aims to deliver consistent luxury standards while allowing local teams to bring regional character into the guest experience. Four Seasons Hotel Osaka represents the brand’s presence in Japan’s major cultural and business region, combining international hospitality with Japanese attention to detail, cuisine, design, and service. Engineering leaders play an important role in protecting the property’s safety, comfort, reliability, environmental performance, and long-term value.
Japan offers opportunities in hospitality, engineering, technology, tourism, healthcare, education, and international business. Major destinations such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Okinawa provide different lifestyles, from fast-paced city living to quieter coastal communities. Japanese culture values punctuality, respect, cleanliness, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. Daily life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, though housing and commuting costs can be high in major cities. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, and the job must fit an approved immigration category; the company usually supports the application. A valid passport, employment contract, qualifications, and background documents are commonly required. Learning basic Japanese is strongly recommended for shopping, administration, workplace communication, and building relationships. Relocating employees should budget for housing deposits, transport, insurance, taxes, and settling-in costs.
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