GENJYU Japanese Cuisine Sous Chef (和食調理　会席　スーシェフ)

Job Description

The GENJYU Japanese Cuisine Sous Chef supports the kitchen leadership team in preparing refined Japanese and kaiseki cuisine, supervising chefs, maintaining consistency, and ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Candidates are expected to have professional Japanese cuisine experience, strong knowledge of kaiseki techniques and ingredients, and the ability to lead and train kitchen colleagues. Excellent organization, teamwork, communication, and a practical understanding of food safety are essential. Experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant is preferred. Japanese-language ability is highly desirable, while English communication may be useful in an international hotel environment.

Company Info

The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka is a luxury hotel operated by Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Located in Fukuoka, a major city on Japan's Kyushu island, the hotel combines refined Japanese hospitality with The Ritz-Carlton's international service standards. Its dining venues focus on high-quality ingredients, distinctive culinary concepts, and carefully designed guest experiences. Marriott provides structured operations, professional development opportunities, and access to a global hospitality network. Employees may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniform support, training, and hotel discounts, although exact conditions depend on the employment contract. The GENJYU Japanese Cuisine Sous Chef role is suited to an experienced culinary professional who enjoys leading a team and delivering sophisticated Japanese cuisine in a luxury setting.

Destination Guide

Japan is an archipelago offering diverse hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, ryokans, and tourism businesses. Fukuoka is a lively, well-connected city known for friendly local culture, excellent food, festivals, and a generally lower cost of living than Tokyo. Daily life is safe, organized, and convenient, with efficient public transport, high service standards, and four distinct seasons. Respect, punctuality, teamwork, and attention to detail are important workplace values. Foreign workers usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly arranged with employer support; requirements depend on nationality, qualifications, and occupation. A valid passport, employment contract, residence registration, health insurance, and tax procedures are typically required after arrival. Japanese ability can significantly improve workplace communication and everyday life. Candidates should confirm housing, relocation assistance, benefits, working hours, and visa sponsorship directly with the employer.