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Junior Sous Chef (Restaurant)/Japanese Speaker

Japan Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel ¥280,000–¥450,000 per month*
Job Description

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing restaurant kitchen operations, with a focus on Japanese cuisine and guest expectations. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, relevant hotel or restaurant experience, strong food preparation and presentation skills, knowledge of hygiene and HACCP standards, and Japanese-language ability. The successful candidate is expected to supervise and motivate kitchen colleagues, maintain consistent quality, control food costs, coordinate service, manage stock, and follow Marriott food-safety and workplace standards. Flexibility, teamwork, leadership potential, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure during busy services are essential.

Company Info

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is a large international resort hotel located in Urayasu, Chiba, next to Tokyo Disney Resort and within convenient reach of central Tokyo. The hotel operates under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. It offers extensive accommodation, restaurants and bars, banquet facilities, leisure amenities, and conference services for domestic and international guests. Its kitchens serve a wide range of Japanese and international food across multiple outlets and events. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured Marriott training, service standards, and opportunities for career development. The hotel is particularly suited to hospitality professionals interested in large-scale resort operations, high-volume food service, and exposure to international guests.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, technology, manufacturing, education, and healthcare, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, and Okinawa. The culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, cleanliness, and attention to detail. Life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, although Tokyo-area housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign workers usually need an employer-sponsored work visa; culinary professionals may qualify under relevant skilled-worker or hospitality categories, depending on their experience, qualifications, Japanese ability, and job duties. Employers often assist with visa paperwork, but candidates should confirm eligibility before accepting an offer. Relocation normally involves securing accommodation, registering residence, obtaining a tax and health-insurance number, and arranging a bank account and phone service. Learning practical Japanese is highly recommended for workplace communication and daily life.

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