Restaurant Supervisor - Fine Dining Sushi Restaurant (Japanese Speaker)

Job Description

The Restaurant Supervisor will support daily operations at Four Seasons Osaka’s fine-dining sushi restaurant, helping deliver polished Japanese and international guest service. Requirements typically include supervisory experience in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, excellent communication skills, and fluency in Japanese; English proficiency is desirable. The successful candidate should lead by example, coach team members, coordinate reservations and seating, maintain service standards, handle guest requests professionally, and support hygiene, safety, and financial procedures. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected, along with a genuine interest in Japanese cuisine and hospitality.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and private residences across numerous countries. The brand is known for highly personalized service, elegant accommodation, strong employee development, and attention to local culture. Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is a luxury property in the Dojima area, combining the company’s international service standards with Osaka’s food culture and welcoming character. Its restaurants are designed to offer distinctive culinary experiences, including refined Japanese dining. Employees generally work in a structured, guest-focused environment with opportunities for training, cross-department collaboration, and long-term career growth. The company places strong emphasis on professionalism, respect, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for both guests and colleagues.

Destination Guide

Japan offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism, retail, and international guest services. Osaka is a lively urban destination famous for food, friendly neighborhoods, entertainment, and convenient transport, while nearby Kyoto and Kobe provide additional cultural and career opportunities. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect, presentation, and careful attention to detail. Life in Osaka can be more affordable than Tokyo, although housing and commuting costs vary. Foreign employees usually need an appropriate work status before starting employment; options may include a work visa sponsored by the employer, a Specified Skilled Worker status for eligible hospitality roles, or another qualifying residence status. Candidates should confirm requirements with the employer and Japanese immigration authorities. Relocation planning should include housing, resident registration, health insurance, taxes, banking, and language preparation.