The Sommelier supports the beverage program at a fine-dining sushi restaurant, advising guests on wine and sake selections, taking orders, serving beverages professionally, and maintaining strong product knowledge. Candidates should have proven experience in a luxury restaurant or hotel, recognized wine or sommelier training, and confidence with food-and-beverage pairing. Fluent Japanese is required, with English communication useful in an international hotel environment. The role expects polished presentation, excellent guest service, attention to detail, sales awareness, teamwork, and the ability to remain composed during busy services. Knowledge of Japanese sake, wine regions, service standards, and responsible alcohol service will be advantageous.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to local culture. Founded in 1961, the company operates hotels, resorts, and private residences in destinations across the world. Four Seasons Osaka combines international luxury standards with Japanese hospitality, known as omotenashi, and offers guests refined dining, wellness, accommodation, and concierge experiences. The company places considerable emphasis on employee development, teamwork, guest relationships, and operational excellence. Working at Four Seasons can provide exposure to international travelers, premium food and beverage operations, and structured training within a respected luxury brand. The Osaka property is located in a major commercial and cultural city with excellent transport connections throughout the Kansai region.
Japan is an island country with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, restaurants, technology, education, and manufacturing. Osaka, on Honshu, offers a lively urban lifestyle, excellent public transport, varied dining, and generally lower living costs than Tokyo. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, and attention to detail. Foreign residents can enjoy safe neighborhoods, efficient trains, seasonal festivals, and rich food traditions, although Japanese language ability is highly useful for daily life and career progression. For this role, an employer-sponsored Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa may be possible, subject to immigration requirements and the position’s duties. Applicants should prepare qualification documents, a valid passport, and a certificate of eligibility process through the employer. Relocation costs, housing support, meals, and bonuses should be confirmed directly with Four Seasons.
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