Restaurant Manager (Japanese Restaurant)

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations of the Japanese restaurant, maintaining excellent food quality, service standards, guest satisfaction and financial performance. Requirements typically include a hospitality or business qualification, several years of restaurant supervisory or management experience, and strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, service etiquette and hygiene standards. Experience in a luxury hotel or international resort is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be confident leading multicultural teams, managing schedules and inventories, controlling costs, handling guest feedback and supporting staff training. Fluency in English is generally expected; Japanese or Indonesian language skills may be advantageous. Shangri-La will expect a polished, hands-on leader who can deliver consistent service and uphold the brand’s luxury standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and carefully designed guest experiences. Its properties commonly include restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, meeting spaces and leisure activities. Shangri-La employs a diverse international workforce and places emphasis on service excellence, professional development and cultural awareness. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties serving both business and leisure travelers, with a strong focus on local experiences alongside international standards. Employees may receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, training, service charge and staff accommodation or transport, depending on the property and employment contract.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago offering varied opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, tourism, wellness and events. Bali is the most internationally familiar destination, combining strong hospitality employment with a relaxed lifestyle, beaches, arts, temples and a large expatriate community. Jakarta offers more corporate and city-hotel opportunities, while destinations such as Lombok, Batam and Java provide resort and business roles with different living costs. Indonesian culture values respect, community, religious diversity and polite communication; modest dress and sensitivity to local customs are important. Lifestyle can range from busy urban living to quieter coastal communities, with generally affordable food and transport, although popular tourist areas can be costly. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and stay visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Confirm current immigration rules, housing, insurance and benefits with Shangri-La before relocating.