Restaurant Manager (Japanese Restaurant)

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager will oversee the daily operation of Shangri-La’s Japanese restaurant in Indonesia, ensuring excellent food quality, guest service, hygiene, and commercial performance. Requirements typically include a hospitality or restaurant management background, several years of experience in an upscale hotel or Japanese restaurant, strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine and service standards, and good English communication skills. Japanese-language ability may be advantageous. The candidate is expected to lead and train staff, manage schedules and inventory, control costs, handle guest feedback, coordinate with the kitchen and hotel departments, and achieve revenue and guest-satisfaction targets. A professional appearance, hands-on leadership style, cultural awareness, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and headquartered in Hong Kong. The company operates hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, destination dining, and comprehensive guest facilities. Its properties commonly include restaurants, lounges, spas, meeting venues, swimming pools, and recreational services. In Indonesia, Shangri-La has established a strong presence through upscale hotel operations, including properties serving business travelers, tourists, and events guests. Employees generally work in structured international teams and may receive training, service-charge participation, meals, uniforms, medical coverage, and career-development opportunities, depending on the property and employment contract.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumatra, and other islands, especially in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, diving, wellness, and events. Jakarta, on Java, is a major business hub with international hotels, while Bali is more focused on resort, leisure, and restaurant careers. Local culture values respect, modesty, family, and religious diversity; learning basic Indonesian is helpful, while English is important in international properties. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally affordable food and transport, although rent in popular areas can be high. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and stay visa before starting work. Requirements and regulations can change, so candidates should confirm details with the employer and Indonesian immigration authorities. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, tax matters, transportation, and adaptation to tropical weather and local customs.