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Directeur de la Restauration / Director of Food & Beverage
Role summary
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The Director of Food & Beverage leads all restaurants, bars, banquets, room service and related operations at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. Candidates should have substantial luxury-hospitality experience, ideally in a senior food and beverage leadership role, with strong knowledge of restaurant operations, budgeting, cost control, service standards and team development. Fluency in English is essential; French language skills are highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to deliver exceptional guest experiences, maintain Four Seasons quality standards, achieve financial targets, develop department leaders and build a motivated, service-focused team. Experience working in an international resort or remote island destination is advantageous.
Can I work in Tahiti?
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How it works
How it works: A permit for everyone except French citizens, other EU citizens included; local priority for 128 listed jobs.
Watch for: Permits for staff from outside Europe are rare.
Official source: SEFI: foreign workers in French Polynesia. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Tahiti
Usual for Tahiti, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Staff village at outer-island resorts |
|---|---|
| Meals | Meals on duty or an allowance (by law) |
| Flights | The employer pays the round trip (by law) |
| Service charge | 4% of revenue, paid as a yearly bonus (by law); 2 to 4 months' pay at the top |
| Contract | 12-month fixed term common |
| Leave | 30 days; 39-hour week, 2 rest days |
| Income tax | No income tax, but a 0.5% to 28% solidarity levy and about 12% social charges |
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About Four Seasons Bora Bora
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in leading destinations worldwide. Founded in 1961, the company is known for personalized service, high operating standards and a strong emphasis on employee development. Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is an exclusive property in French Polynesia, set among turquoise lagoons, coral reefs and tropical landscapes. The resort offers luxury accommodation, fine dining, spa services, water activities and destination experiences for an international clientele. Its food and beverage operation is central to the guest experience, combining Polynesian influences with sophisticated global cuisine and premium service. Employees work in a multicultural environment where discretion, teamwork, attention to detail and genuine hospitality are especially important.