Restaurant Manager (Japanese Restaurant)

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations of a Japanese restaurant within Shangri-La, ensuring excellent guest service, consistent food and beverage standards, effective cost control, and compliance with health and safety procedures. Requirements typically include several years of restaurant or hotel management experience, preferably in Japanese or fine-dining operations, strong knowledge of service standards, staff scheduling, inventory control, and revenue management. Familiarity with Japanese cuisine, language, or dining etiquette is advantageous. The candidate is expected to lead and train the team, maintain high luxury-hospitality standards, resolve guest concerns professionally, coordinate with the kitchen, and achieve financial and guest-satisfaction targets.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for high service standards, elegant properties, and Asian-inspired warmth. The company operates hotels, resorts, residences, and restaurants across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La emphasizes personalized guest experiences, professional development, responsible business practices, and strong attention to food, beverage, and wellness services. In Indonesia, its properties serve business travelers, tourists, families, and international events, with operations supported by local teams and global brand standards. Employees may receive benefits such as service charge participation, meals, uniforms, training, healthcare, accommodation assistance, or staff rates, depending on the property and employment contract.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, Sumatra, and the resort islands of the eastern archipelago. Bali has the largest tourism market, with jobs in hotels, restaurants, wellness, events, and luxury resorts; Jakarta and Surabaya provide stronger corporate and city-hotel opportunities. Indonesian culture values politeness, community, religious diversity, and respectful communication. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food and transport, although Bali housing can be expensive in popular areas. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and a valid work permit and KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Before relocating, confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, insurance, tax, contract terms, and permit responsibility. Learning basic Bahasa Indonesia and observing local customs makes integration easier.