Restaurant Manager (Japanese Restaurant)

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager will oversee the daily operation of a Japanese restaurant, ensuring excellent guest service, consistent food and beverage quality, efficient cost control, and compliance with hotel standards. Candidates should have several years of restaurant supervisory or management experience, preferably in an upscale hotel or Japanese dining environment. Knowledge of Japanese cuisine, service etiquette, staff scheduling, inventory management, budgeting, and health and safety procedures is desirable. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and English skills are expected. The successful candidate should be guest-focused, commercially aware, professionally presented, and able to coach a multicultural team while maintaining high standards during busy service periods.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive warm Asian hospitality. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa under brands including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders. Its hotels typically provide accommodation, restaurants, banqueting, wellness facilities, and business or leisure services. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalized guest care, employee development, ethical business practices, and high operational standards. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties serving both international travelers and domestic guests. Employees can expect a structured hotel environment, multicultural teamwork, service training, and opportunities to develop across food and beverage and wider hospitality operations.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities in Bali, Jakarta, Java, Lombok, Batam, and other resort destinations. Bali is especially popular for international hotel careers, with strong demand in restaurants, resorts, events, wellness, and guest services. The culture is diverse, welcoming, and community-oriented, with Indonesian customs varying by island; respectful dress and behavior are important. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living in Jakarta to a more relaxed beach-oriented pace in Bali and Lombok. Foreign nationals normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work visa or stay permit, and must not work on a tourist visa. Employers commonly assist with documentation, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, or service charge, depending on the property. Candidates should confirm salary, benefits, housing, tax, visa responsibility, and contract terms before relocating.