The Junior Sous Chef will support the Teppanyaki Maihama kitchen team at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, helping prepare Japanese and teppanyaki cuisine while maintaining Marriott’s standards for food quality, presentation, hygiene and guest service. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, ideally in Japanese, teppanyaki or hotel operations, along with strong knife skills, knowledge of food safety and the ability to supervise junior cooks. Japanese-language ability is specifically required or strongly preferred. The role demands teamwork, creativity, physical stamina, attention to detail and flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays. Leadership, calm performance during busy service and a commitment to consistent guest experiences are expected.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is a large international resort hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, adjacent to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. It operates under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies. The hotel serves leisure travelers, families, tour groups, business guests and event customers, offering extensive accommodation, restaurants, banquet facilities and guest services. Its kitchens support a diverse range of dining concepts, including Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki. As a Marriott property, the hotel typically emphasizes professional service, food safety, brand standards, teamwork and opportunities for career development. Employees may benefit from working in a multicultural environment and from Marriott’s global hospitality network, although exact benefits, housing support and employment conditions depend on the individual contract.
Japan offers hospitality, culinary, tourism, teaching, technology and care-related opportunities, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa and resort areas. Hotel and restaurant work can provide valuable international experience, but Japanese ability is often important for guest-facing and kitchen roles. Japan combines efficient public transport, excellent food, seasonal traditions and safe, organized cities with a demanding work culture, high living costs in major urban areas and relatively small accommodation. Foreign hires generally need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; the exact status depends on the occupation and qualifications. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, salary, working hours, overtime, housing, insurance and relocation assistance before accepting an offer. A valid passport, authenticated qualifications where required and a Certificate of Eligibility are commonly part of the visa process. Urayasu is well connected to Tokyo and close to major attractions, making it convenient for hospitality workers, though commuting and rent should be budgeted carefully.
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