Food & Beverage Server

Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The Food & Beverage Server welcomes guests, explains menus, takes accurate orders, serves food and drinks, clears tables, processes payments, and helps maintain a clean, attractive dining area. Candidates should have a friendly, professional manner, good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Previous restaurant or hotel experience is helpful, although motivated applicants may be trained. Basic Japanese and English communication skills are advantageous in an international hotel. The role requires teamwork, flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction and Marriott service standards.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, and The Ritz-Carlton. Courtyard properties generally serve business and leisure travelers with practical accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and attentive service. Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo is part of Marriott's expanding presence in Japan and offers employees the opportunity to work in an international hotel environment. Staff typically receive structured training, exposure to global service standards, and opportunities to develop within hospitality operations. The company promotes guest-focused service, teamwork, inclusion, and career development, although exact benefits, working conditions, language requirements, and advancement opportunities depend on the individual property and employment contract.

Working in Japan

Japan offers hospitality, tourism, restaurant, teaching, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare opportunities, with larger markets in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. Sapporo is known for snowy winters, excellent food, outdoor activities, and a relaxed city lifestyle. Japanese culture values punctuality, politeness, cleanliness, teamwork, and respect for workplace hierarchy. Living costs vary; Tokyo is expensive, while Sapporo can be more manageable, though winter heating and transport require planning. Foreign workers normally need an appropriate work visa, employer sponsorship, a valid passport, and supporting qualifications or experience. Hotel roles may use the Specified Skilled Worker pathway where eligible, while other positions may require a different status. Applicants should confirm visa eligibility, salary, accommodation, insurance, taxes, and working hours directly with the employer before relocating. Basic Japanese greatly improves daily life and career prospects.