Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Appoints Steven Lancaster as Executive Chef

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Jens Wycisk) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Lancaster as Executive Chef. Assuming the role on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Lancaster will oversee the hotel's entire food and beverage operations and take the helm at the three-Michelin-starred French restaurant, SÉZANNE.

This appointment follows the departure of former Executive Chef Daniel Calvert, who led SÉZANNE to become one of the world's premier gastronomic destinations. Daniel Calvert personally selected Lancaster as the chef best suited to carry on the essential philosophy and spirit of SÉZANNE while entrusting him with its future.

Highly regarded in the global culinary world, Steven Lancaster has honed his skills at some of the world's most prestigious establishments, including Midsummer House in Cambridge and Oaxen Krog in Stockholm. In 2022, he opened his own restaurant, Poise, in Singapore, earning a Michelin star in its inaugural year. He has established an unwavering culinary philosophy centered on precision and the beauty of restraint.

Born in Tavistock, Devon, England, Lancaster’s culinary career is defined by a rigorous commitment to technical excellence and a deep respect for ingredients. By modernizing classic French cuisine and delicately employing techniques such as fermentation, aging, and pickling, he creates depth of flavor, texture, and clear definition. At SÉZANNE, he aims to continue the restaurant's legacy as a place where global perspectives and local values coexist, through a sincere engagement with Japan's four seasons and its exceptional produce.

Executive Chef Steven Lancaster Born in Tavistock, Devon, England, Lancaster has honed his skills at world-renowned establishments such as Midsummer House in Cambridge and Oaxen Krog in Stockholm. In 2022, he opened his own restaurant, Poise, in Singapore, earning a Michelin star in its inaugural year. He has established an unwavering culinary philosophy centered on precision and the beauty of restraint. He will assume the role of Executive Chef at SÉZANNE and Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi on April 1, 2026.

Comments from Jens Wycisk, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Steven Lancaster represents the next era of SÉZANNE. His leadership will carry forward the exceptional standards established to date, while guiding the restaurant to even greater heights with his creativity and delicate sensibilities.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Chef Daniel Calvert, who will leave SÉZANNE on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for his outstanding achievements and dedication in leading the restaurant and establishing its solid international reputation. His passion and aesthetic sense will continue to be carried on as the spirit of SÉZANNE.

With the arrival of Steven Lancaster, SÉZANNE will continue to provide a sophisticated dining experience that embodies the craftsmanship and exceptional hospitality championed by Four Seasons, founded on an aesthetic sense for detail and unwavering dedication.

The Ultimate Gastronomic Experience Since its opening in July 2021, SÉZANNE has established itself as a representative restaurant in Tokyo's gastronomic scene. Designed by renowned Hong Kong architect André Fu, the space is both luxurious and relaxing. It consists of three distinct elements: the 'Salon,' where guests can enjoy an aperitif while overlooking the urban landscape; the contemporary 'Main Dining' room with a view of the vibrant, high-energy kitchen; and the 'Chef’s Table,' a private room where guests can experience the chef's techniques up close. We promise an ultimate gastronomic experience.

About Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi opened in October 2002 as a small luxury hotel with 57 rooms, conveniently located a three-minute walk from the Yaesu South Exit of Tokyo Station. The 57 guest rooms, including 13 suites, are bright and open spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for an abundance of natural light. The two restaurants on the 7th floor, SÉZANNE and MAISON MARUNOUCHI, overlook Tokyo Station and create precise yet light dishes using seasonal ingredients from across Japan. The bar lounge offers unique cocktails, champagne, canapés, and light meals. The hotel is also equipped with a 24-hour fitness gym, a spa featuring a radium-containing mineral hot spring, and private rooms suitable for seminars, parties, and other multi-purpose events. We welcome guests to this small luxury urban hideaway with the friendly and attentive service unique to Four Seasons.

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