Commis-Kappo Restaurant (SAKI) - JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

Job Description

The Commis supports the Kappo restaurant team with ingredient preparation, basic cooking, plating, mise en place, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, strong food-safety awareness, good teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn traditional Japanese cuisine. Experience with Japanese cooking is helpful but may not be essential for an entry-level position. The role requires stamina, flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to follow instructions in a busy hotel kitchen. Japanese-language ability is likely advantageous, while communication skills, professionalism, and respect for hospitality standards are expected.

Company Info

JW Marriott is Marriott International’s luxury hotel brand, known for refined service, elegant accommodations, destination dining, wellness facilities, and personalized guest experiences. JW Marriott hotels operate in major cities and resort destinations worldwide, serving leisure travelers, business guests, and luxury-event customers. The brand emphasizes thoughtful hospitality, culinary quality, employee development, and attention to guest wellbeing. JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is associated with Marriott’s international service standards and is expected to provide a multicultural workplace with structured training and career opportunities across hotel operations. Employees may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, transportation or housing support, discounted stays, social insurance, and Marriott’s global associate travel program, although specific conditions depend on the employment contract and local regulations.

Destination Guide

Japan offers job opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, technology, education, manufacturing, and healthcare. Tokyo has the broadest employment market and excellent public transportation, though housing and daily expenses are high. Japanese workplaces commonly value punctuality, teamwork, cleanliness, and respectful communication. Hospitality roles can involve long shifts, standing, and weekend or holiday work. Foreign workers generally need an appropriate work visa before starting employment; the employer often supports the Certificate of Eligibility process. A passport, employment contract, qualifications, and proof of experience may be required. Learning conversational Japanese is highly recommended, especially for kitchen and guest-service roles. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and a phone plan. Japan has four seasons, reliable infrastructure, excellent food, and safe urban living, but relocation planning and adapting to language and workplace customs are important.