About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The 123-room Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is the company’s second destination in Japan, in the city’s historic Higashiyama-ku district, close to the Kyoto National Museum and myriad heritage sites such as the Toyokuni Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple. Local artists are featured throughout the traditionally-inspired modern décor characterised by an understated Japanese aesthetic. The Hotel has a spa and fitness centre with a pool, and four food and beverage concepts. There are also be 57 Four Seasons Private Residences.

About Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

About the role

The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is looking for a Director of Housekeeping. Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a member of the Rooms Division, the Director of Housekeeping works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience.

What you will do

Plan, organize, lead and control different projects and activities within the Housekeeping team.
Identify coaching moments and ensure that those moments become opportunities of learning and development for the Housekeeping team.
Establish a rapport with the Housekeeping team and other divisions within the hotel.
To compile and to submit, on a yearly basis, the operating budgets, the capital expenditures, and the department’s requirements for linens, uniforms and all other consumables.
To develop and issue written procedures for all departments under the jurisdiction of Housekeeping.
Ensure service and production is provided in the proper manner, and the usual high standards of a Four Seasons Hotel.Understand, maintain and execute operational manuals and guidelines.
Establish safe working conditions and practices. Ensure proper cleanliness in all areas. Require staff to wear proper apparel at all times.
Monitor and control expenses of the hotel paying special attention to the daily reporting done by the auditor of the hotel and addressing issues that not only have material effect, but also effect the guest experience.
Understand and Control Costs. Detect waste in productivity in terms of minutes, methods, money, machines, and materials and take the proper action.

What you bring

Over two to five years of experience in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization

What we offer:
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals

Director of Housekeeping

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

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