The Junior Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, supervising kitchen colleagues, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, controlling food costs, monitoring stock, and helping coordinate service during busy periods. Candidates are expected to have professional culinary experience, ideally in a luxury hotel, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen. Formal culinary training is advantageous. Strong teamwork, organization, attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and a genuine commitment to quality are essential. The ability to communicate effectively with an international team is important, while Japanese or English language skills may be beneficial.
Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Its portfolio includes EDITION, a luxury lifestyle brand created for design-conscious travelers seeking distinctive hotels, refined service, and vibrant dining experiences. The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon combines contemporary Japanese influences with sophisticated interiors, panoramic city views, restaurants, bars, and event spaces. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professional development, inclusion, and consistent service standards. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may benefit from structured training, career mobility, and access to opportunities across the wider Marriott network. The company is known for operating full-service properties where culinary teams play an important role in delivering memorable guest experiences.
Japan offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism, and food and beverage, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, and Okinawa. Hospitality workers can find roles ranging from chefs and servers to front-office and guest-relations positions, although Japanese ability is often preferred outside international hotels. Japan combines modern city life with traditional customs, seasonal festivals, excellent public transport, and a strong food culture. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, particularly for housing, while regional cities may offer a slower pace and lower expenses. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with the appropriate status depending on their occupation and qualifications. A Certificate of Eligibility is generally arranged before arrival. Candidates should prepare translated documents, confirm accommodation and insurance arrangements, and understand workplace etiquette. Japan is an island nation rather than a single island, with Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku among its main islands.
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