Mixologist / Asst Bar Manager | JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

Role summary

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The Mixologist / Assistant Bar Manager supports the bar manager in operating a high-end hotel bar, creating cocktails, maintaining beverage quality and service standards, and providing an exceptional guest experience. Requirements typically include professional bartending experience, strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine and responsible alcohol service, and good English communication; Japanese ability is highly advantageous. The candidate should be confident leading shifts, coaching colleagues, managing stock and costs, handling guest requests, and maintaining hygiene, safety and Marriott service standards. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is expected. International luxury-hotel experience and mixology qualifications would be valuable.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is part of JW Marriott, Marriott International’s luxury hospitality brand. JW Marriott hotels focus on refined service, thoughtful guest experiences, wellness, culinary excellence and a calm, residential style of luxury. The Tokyo property serves leisure and business travelers while offering premium accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and guest services. Employees are generally expected to deliver polished, personalized service and work collaboratively across departments. As part of Marriott International, the hotel may provide structured training, career development, employee travel benefits and opportunities to move within a global network, subject to local terms and eligibility. Working at the property can offer valuable experience in Japanese hospitality, international hotel operations and luxury food and beverage service.

Working in Japan

Japan offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, bars, tourism, technology and international businesses, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa and Hokkaido. Its culture values punctuality, respect, cleanliness, teamwork and careful attention to detail. Tokyo provides excellent public transport, dining and career options, but living costs and housing deposits can be high. Japan has four seasons, efficient infrastructure and a generally safe lifestyle, although work schedules in hospitality may include long shifts, weekends and public holidays. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work visa; hospitality roles commonly require the appropriate Specified Skilled Worker or Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, depending on duties and qualifications. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, language requirements, accommodation, tax, insurance and relocation support before accepting an offer. Learning basic Japanese greatly improves daily life and career prospects.