The Mixologist-Assistant Manager supports the bar operation at The Westin Yokohama by creating cocktails, supervising service, maintaining quality standards, managing inventory, and helping lead the team. Candidates are generally expected to have several years of bartending or beverage-service experience, strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, and responsible alcohol service, and excellent guest-service skills. Previous supervisory experience is advantageous. The role requires good communication, attention to detail, professional presentation, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. English communication is useful in an international hotel, while Japanese ability may be preferred or required for smooth service and team coordination.
The Westin Yokohama is a luxury wellness-focused hotel operated under Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International. Located in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district, the hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, event customers, and international visitors. Westin is known for its emphasis on wellbeing through features such as the signature Heavenly Bed, nutritious dining, fitness facilities, and service designed to help guests feel refreshed. The property includes guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, and wellness facilities. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and career opportunities across hospitality, food and beverage, rooms, events, and management. Employees may benefit from structured training, international career mobility, and Marriott’s global associate programs.
Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, resorts, beverage service, technology, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, respect, teamwork, presentation, and careful attention to guests’ needs. Life in Yokohama provides excellent transport, waterfront attractions, dining, shopping, and access to Tokyo, although rent and daily costs can be high. Japan has four distinct seasons and a generally safe, efficient lifestyle. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa sponsored by the employer; hospitality roles may use professional, specified-skills, or other eligible visa categories depending on duties and qualifications. Applicants should confirm visa eligibility, contract terms, health insurance, pension, taxes, accommodation, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Basic Japanese is highly valuable for daily life and customer-facing work.
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