The Chef de Cuisine – Banquets leads the banquet kitchen at The Westin Yokohama, planning menus, supervising food preparation, and ensuring consistent quality, presentation, hygiene, and timely service for weddings, conferences, and other events. Candidates are expected to have substantial professional kitchen experience, preferably in banquet operations or an international hotel, along with strong knowledge of Japanese and international cuisine. Culinary training, leadership ability, food-safety awareness, cost-control skills, and the ability to manage a busy, multicultural team are important. The successful candidate should be organized, creative, hands-on, and comfortable working flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays while maintaining Marriott and Westin service standards.
The Westin Yokohama is a luxury hotel in Yokohama operated under the Westin brand of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Westin focuses on well-being through its signature sleep experience, nutritious dining, fitness facilities, and service designed to help guests feel their best while traveling. The Yokohama property serves leisure travelers, business guests, groups, and events, with restaurants, banquet facilities, guest rooms, and wellness amenities. Marriott International provides structured brand standards, professional training, career mobility, and opportunities to work across a global hotel network. Employees are expected to deliver polished service, collaborate across departments, and support an inclusive workplace. For a senior culinary professional, the hotel offers exposure to luxury hospitality, high-volume banqueting, international guests, and the operational standards associated with a major global hotel group.
Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism, and food service, particularly in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. Hospitality work values punctuality, cleanliness, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful attention to detail. Life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, and varied food and cultural experiences, although major cities can be expensive and work schedules may be demanding. Chefs may find roles in international hotels, luxury resorts, restaurants, and event venues; Japanese-language ability is a significant advantage. Most foreign workers need an appropriate work visa, commonly a Skilled Labor or Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, depending on duties and qualifications. Employers often assist with sponsorship, but applicants should confirm requirements with the hotel and Japanese immigration authorities. Relocation planning should include housing, health insurance, taxes, transport, and language preparation.
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