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Restaurant/Bar Receptionist (Japanese Speaker)

Japan The Tokyo EDITION Toranomon ¥250,000–¥350,000 per month before tax, depending on experience and benefits*
Job Description

The Restaurant/Bar Receptionist welcomes guests, manages seating and reservations, answers telephone and dining enquiries, coordinates with restaurant and bar teams, and helps deliver a smooth luxury dining experience. Japanese fluency is expected, with strong English communication highly desirable in an international hotel. Candidates should have hospitality, restaurant host, guest-relations, or front-desk experience, excellent grooming, cultural awareness, and confidence handling busy periods. The role requires a warm and professional manner, attention to detail, reliable teamwork, flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to remain calm while resolving guest requests. Knowledge of reservation systems and additional languages may be advantageous.

Company Info

The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon is a luxury lifestyle hotel in Tokyo operated under Marriott International’s EDITION brand. Located in the Toranomon business district, the hotel combines contemporary design, destination dining, cocktail bars, and personalized service with the energy of central Tokyo. EDITION properties are known for stylish interiors, carefully curated food and beverage concepts, and a modern approach to hospitality. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad global portfolio and structured opportunities for training, career development, and employee travel benefits. Working at The Tokyo EDITION typically involves serving international travelers, corporate guests, and local residents, making language ability, cultural sensitivity, polished presentation, and genuine hospitality particularly valuable. Specific compensation, schedules, benefits, and employment conditions depend on the official offer and Japanese employment regulations.

Destination Guide

Japan offers hospitality opportunities in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa, Hokkaido, and other tourist destinations, especially in hotels, restaurants, resorts, and travel services. Japanese ability significantly improves employment prospects, although international luxury hotels may hire candidates with strong English and customer-service experience. Life is convenient, safe, and efficient, with excellent public transport, varied food, seasonal festivals, and a clear distinction between busy cities and quieter rural areas. Work culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect, presentation, and attention to detail. Rent and living costs are highest in Tokyo, while regional cities can be more affordable. Most overseas workers need an employer-sponsored work visa; the appropriate status depends on the role and qualifications. Employers usually guide successful applicants through sponsorship, documentation, and residence procedures. Before relocating, arrange housing, health insurance, a residence card, and sufficient savings for initial expenses.

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