和食調理　Sheraton Kagoshima

Job Description

The Japanese Cuisine Cook at Sheraton Kagoshima is responsible for preparing authentic Japanese dishes, including mise en place, cooking, plating, stock control, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, preferably in Japanese cuisine, along with knowledge of ingredients, cooking methods, food safety, and portion control. A culinary qualification or relevant vocational training is advantageous. The role requires teamwork, speed, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. Japanese-language ability is likely important for kitchen communication, while hospitality experience and a service-minded attitude will be valued.

Company Info

Sheraton Kagoshima is a full-service Marriott International hotel in Kagoshima, southern Kyushu, Japan. The property combines contemporary accommodation with views of Sakurajima and access to the city’s business, cultural, and hot-spring attractions. Its operations typically include guest rooms, restaurants and bars, banqueting, wellness facilities, and conference services. As part of the Sheraton brand, the hotel is expected to maintain international service standards while showcasing local hospitality, ingredients, and culture. Employees work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop within Marriott’s global hotel network. Kitchen team members can gain experience serving leisure travelers, business guests, groups, and events, while working with regional produce and Japanese culinary traditions. Exact benefits, working hours, staff housing, bonuses, and career-development provisions should be confirmed directly with the hotel during recruitment.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, manufacturing, technology, education, and healthcare. Kagoshima, on Kyushu, has a relaxed lifestyle, lower living costs than Tokyo, a warm climate, volcanic scenery, beaches, hot springs, and excellent local food. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, teamwork, politeness, cleanliness, and respect for seniority. Hospitality jobs may involve long shifts, standing work, weekends, and busy seasonal periods. Foreign workers normally need an appropriate residence status before starting employment; hospitality roles may qualify under pathways such as Specified Skilled Worker, while chef positions may require relevant experience and employer sponsorship. Requirements vary by nationality and job duties. Before relocating, confirm visa sponsorship, salary after deductions, accommodation, transport, insurance, working hours, and Japanese-language expectations. Learning practical Japanese will greatly improve daily life and workplace communication.