The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, service, menu execution, quality control, and team supervision. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, ideally in a luxury hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen, with strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, portion control, and cost management. Formal culinary training is advantageous. The role requires leadership, organization, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm during busy services. Candidates should be comfortable training colleagues, coordinating with other departments, maintaining Marriott standards, and working flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. Japanese-language ability and experience working in Japan may be preferred.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated under EDITION Hotels, Marriott International’s design-focused hospitality brand. Located in Tokyo’s prestigious Ginza district, the hotel combines contemporary interiors, refined service, destination dining, and a sophisticated guest experience. EDITION properties are known for presenting hotels as social and cultural spaces rather than conventional accommodation, with carefully designed restaurants, bars, lounges, and event areas. The Ginza property serves both international travelers and local guests seeking high-end dining and hospitality. Employees work in a multicultural environment and are expected to deliver personalized service while maintaining strong operational and brand standards. As part of Marriott International, the hotel may offer structured training, career development, employee travel benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a global hospitality network.
Japan offers strong opportunities in hospitality, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism, culinary arts, technology, education, and healthcare. Tokyo provides the widest range of international roles, while Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, Okinawa, and other resort areas offer seasonal and tourism-focused employment. Japanese culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, cleanliness, and careful attention to detail. Life in Tokyo is convenient and energetic, though housing and commuting can be expensive; regional cities may offer a slower pace and lower costs. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored status of residence, such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or Skilled Labor, before starting work. Employers often assist with sponsorship and relocation paperwork. Applicants should confirm qualifications, Japanese-language expectations, accommodation, taxes, health insurance, and renewal conditions before accepting an offer.
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