Restaurant Manager (Japanese Restaurant)

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations of a Japanese restaurant, ensuring excellent food quality, attentive service, guest satisfaction, and strong financial performance. Requirements typically include a hospitality or culinary qualification, several years of restaurant supervisory or management experience, and knowledge of Japanese cuisine and service standards. Experience in an international hotel is advantageous. The successful candidate should be confident leading multicultural teams, managing schedules and stock, controlling costs, handling guest concerns, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Strong English communication, leadership, organization, and customer-service skills are expected; Japanese-language ability may be an advantage.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, refined accommodation, destination dining, and personalized guest service. Its properties commonly offer restaurants, meeting facilities, spas, recreational services, and extensive business or leisure amenities. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on service culture, professional standards, employee development, and creating memorable guest experiences. In Indonesia, the group has operated prominent properties serving both international travelers and domestic guests. Employment packages may include meals, uniforms, service charge, accommodation or housing support, medical coverage, and other benefits, depending on the property and the candidate's contract.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago with diverse opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, wellness, and events. Bali offers the broadest international hospitality market, while Java, Lombok, the Riau Islands, and destinations such as Labuan Bajo and Makassar also provide growing opportunities. Local culture values courtesy, community, religious respect, and formal workplace relationships. Lifestyle varies from busy urban centers to relaxed beach and island communities; living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Bali's popular areas can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and KITAS, with the company handling immigration and employment approvals. A tourist visa does not authorize paid work. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, insurance, tax, flights, and relocation support before accepting an offer.