Bartender

Job Description

The Bartender prepares and serves cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering polished St. Regis-style service. Candidates should have bar or hospitality experience, good knowledge of drinks and responsible alcohol service, strong communication skills, and a professional, well-groomed manner. Japanese-language ability is valuable, while English or other language skills may be useful in an international hotel. The role requires accurate order taking, cash or payment handling, stock control, bar cleanliness, and compliance with hygiene and safety standards. The successful candidate is expected to remain calm during busy service, understand guest preferences, work cooperatively with the restaurant team, and create a welcoming experience for both local and international guests.

Company Info

The St. Regis Osaka is a luxury hotel operated under The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, one of Marriott International’s premium brands. Located in Osaka’s central Honmachi area, the hotel combines refined accommodation, destination dining, stylish bars, and highly personalized guest service. St. Regis is known for its heritage of elegant hospitality, signature rituals such as afternoon tea and evening Champagne service, and its distinctive butler service. As part of Marriott International, the property offers employees access to an international hospitality network, structured training, and potential career mobility across hotels and destinations. The Osaka team serves leisure travelers, business guests, and luxury events, requiring attention to detail, cultural awareness, discretion, and consistently high service standards. A bartender can expect a polished working environment with opportunities to develop beverage knowledge and progress within food and beverage operations.

Destination Guide

Japan offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, bars, ski areas, and tourism businesses, especially in Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. The culture values punctuality, politeness, teamwork, cleanliness, and careful attention to guests. Osaka is lively and friendly, with excellent food, efficient public transport, and a lower cost of living than Tokyo, although central accommodation can still be expensive. Employees should expect structured workplaces, long periods standing, and busy seasons around holidays and tourism peaks. Foreign workers generally need an appropriate work visa, commonly supported by an employer; requirements depend on nationality, qualifications, and the position. A valid passport, employment contract, residence registration, health insurance, pension enrollment, and tax procedures are normally required after arrival. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves daily life and career prospects. Research housing, commuting costs, health coverage, and employer-provided meals or accommodation before relocating.