The Japanese Chef is expected to prepare authentic Japanese dishes while maintaining Marriott’s standards for quality, presentation, hygiene, and food safety. Candidates should have professional experience in Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi, hot dishes, knife skills, ingredient preparation, and kitchen operations. Knowledge of HACCP principles, inventory control, portioning, and cost management is important. The successful candidate should be creative, disciplined, reliable, and able to work efficiently under pressure in a multicultural hotel environment. Strong teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and flexibility with shifts, weekends, and public holidays are expected. Experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant is advantageous.
JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya is a luxury five-star hotel operated under JW Marriott, the premium luxury brand of Marriott International. Located in central Surabaya, East Java, the hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, events, and international visitors. Its facilities typically include upscale accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting and banquet spaces, wellness facilities, and comprehensive guest services. Marriott is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of international hotel brands and established standards for service, food safety, employee development, and guest experience. Working at JW Marriott generally involves a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities to learn luxury hospitality practices and progress within a global hotel network. Benefits and employment conditions for the Japanese Chef role may vary according to Indonesian labor regulations, the candidate’s experience, and the hotel’s internal policies.
Surabaya is on Java, Indonesia’s most developed and populous island, offering strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, manufacturing, logistics, and business services. The city has a lively urban lifestyle, affordable local food, shopping centers, cultural attractions, and convenient access to Mount Bromo, Malang, and Bali. Indonesian workplace culture values politeness, teamwork, respect for seniority, and adaptability; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Living costs are generally lower than Jakarta or Bali, although central accommodation and international schooling can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work authorization and KITAS, with the company handling immigration and employment approvals. Do not work on a tourist visa. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, insurance, leave, relocation support, and visa sponsorship before accepting an offer. Java has a tropical climate, busy traffic, and a mix of modern city life and strong local traditions.
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