Server

Role summary

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The Server welcomes guests, explains menus, takes food and beverage orders, serves meals and drinks, and ensures a pleasant dining experience. Candidates should have strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional appearance, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel restaurant. Previous restaurant or hotel experience is helpful, although training may be provided. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected. Japanese-language ability is likely important for serving local guests, while English or other language skills may be advantageous. The role also requires teamwork, accurate billing or point-of-sale handling, cleanliness, and compliance with Marriott service and food-safety standards.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is a contemporary hotel operated under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located near Fukui Station, the hotel serves business travelers, tourists, families, and guests visiting the Fukui area. Courtyard properties typically focus on comfortable accommodation, practical amenities, dining, and friendly, efficient service for both short and extended stays. Marriott is known for structured operating standards, employee training, international brand recognition, and opportunities to move between properties or hospitality departments. Employees may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, discounts at Marriott hotels, and social insurance, depending on the employment contract and local policy. The Server role supports the hotel’s restaurant operations and contributes directly to guest satisfaction and the overall Courtyard experience.

Working in Japan

Japan offers hospitality, restaurant, tourism, teaching, technology, manufacturing, and care-related employment opportunities. Fukui is quieter and more affordable than Tokyo or Osaka, with a relaxed lifestyle, strong local traditions, excellent food, mountains, coastline, and easy rail access to major cities. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, politeness, teamwork, and attention to detail. Employees should expect formal service standards and often long or rotating shifts in hospitality. Foreign workers generally need an appropriate work visa before starting employment; hotel and restaurant positions may qualify under routes such as Specified Skilled Worker, depending on duties, tests, Japanese ability, and employer sponsorship. A valid passport, employment contract, Certificate of Eligibility, and residence registration are commonly required. Research housing, health insurance, taxes, transport, and Japanese-language support before relocating.