The Cook-Banquet prepares and cooks food for weddings, conferences, and other large-scale events while maintaining Marriott and Westin quality standards. Typical requirements include professional kitchen or banquet experience, knowledge of food safety and hygiene, reliable knife and cooking skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Japanese-language ability is helpful for workplace communication, and formal culinary training is an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and portion controls, coordinate with chefs and service teams, maintain a clean workstation, manage preparation deadlines, and work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Teamwork, attention to detail, stamina, and a positive attitude are essential.
The Westin Yokohama is a luxury hotel in Yokohama operated under Marriott International’s Westin Hotels & Resorts brand. Opened in the Minato Mirai area, the hotel combines upscale accommodation with restaurants, banquet facilities, meeting spaces, a fitness centre, and wellness services. Westin is known for its focus on wellbeing, including its signature Heavenly Bed, healthy dining concepts, and programs designed to help guests feel their best while travelling. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Employees generally work in an international service environment and may receive access to Marriott training, career development, staff benefits, and hotel or travel-related discounts, subject to company policy and employment conditions.
Japan is an island country with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. Hospitality jobs are concentrated in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, and Okinawa. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, cleanliness, teamwork, respect, and attention to detail; basic Japanese is highly useful even in international hotels. Life offers excellent public transport, safety, healthcare, seasonal food, and rich cultural experiences, although housing and living costs can be high in major cities. Foreign workers need an appropriate residence status before starting employment. Culinary positions may qualify under the Specified Skilled Worker pathway in food service or, depending on duties and experience, another work category. Requirements can include Japanese-language testing, skills examinations, professional experience, and employer sponsorship. Candidates should confirm eligibility with the Japanese embassy or immigration authorities and arrange housing, insurance, tax registration, and local banking before relocating.
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