[Important] 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 Wyrsch) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Lancaster as Executive Chef. Effective Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Lancaster will oversee the hotel's entire food and beverage division and take the helm of the Michelin three-starred French restaurant, "SÉZANNE."

This appointment follows the departure of former Executive Chef Daniel Calvert, who led SÉZANNE to become a world-class gastronomic destination. Daniel Calvert himself designated Lancaster as the most suitable chef to entrust with the restaurant's future, while preserving its essential philosophy and spirit.

Steven Lancaster, highly acclaimed in the global culinary scene, 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 restrained beauty.

Born in Tavistock, Devon, England, Lancaster's culinary journey is characterized by a rigorous approach to technique and a profound respect for ingredients. He reinterprets classic French cuisine with a modern sensibility, delicately employing techniques such as fermentation, aging, and pickling to create depth of flavor, texture, and clear definition. At SÉZANNE, he aims to remain a restaurant where a global perspective coexists with local values, sincerely engaging 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 restrained beauty. Effective April 1, 2026, he assumes the role of Executive Chef for "SÉZANNE" and Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi.

Comment from Jens Wyrsch, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

Steven Lancaster embodies the next era for SÉZANNE. His leadership will undoubtedly guide the restaurant to even greater heights, building upon the exceptional standards already established, with creativity and a refined sensibility.

We also extend our deepest gratitude to Chef Daniel Calvert, who departs SÉZANNE on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for his outstanding achievements and dedication in leading the restaurant to its international acclaim and solid position. His passion and aesthetic will continue to be inherited as the spirit of SÉZANNE.

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

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