Chef de Partie / Demi Chef -Kappo Restaurant (SAKI) | JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

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The Chef de Partie or Demi Chef supports the Kappo Restaurant SAKI kitchen at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo by preparing ingredients, cooking assigned dishes, maintaining presentation standards, and following food-safety procedures. Candidates should have professional kitchen experience, preferably in Japanese or fine-dining cuisine, strong knife skills, knowledge of cooking techniques, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. A culinary qualification is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to work cooperatively with the kitchen brigade, maintain a clean and organized station, control food waste, follow Marriott standards, and provide consistently high-quality dishes. Japanese-language ability and legal eligibility to work in Japan may be required.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a luxury Marriott International property located in the Takanawa area of Tokyo. The hotel combines refined Japanese hospitality with JW Marriott’s global standards for service, dining, wellness, and guest experiences. Its restaurants and bars offer opportunities to work with international culinary teams and high-end Japanese cuisine, including the Kappo Restaurant SAKI. Marriott is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating hotels and resorts across numerous countries and brands. Employees typically benefit from structured training, internal career opportunities, staff meals or discounts, and access to Marriott’s global associate programs, although benefits vary by position and contract. Working at the Tokyo property can provide valuable experience in luxury hotel operations, restaurant service, culinary production, and multicultural teamwork.

Working in Japan

Japan offers hospitality, culinary, tourism, hotel, technology, education, and healthcare opportunities, with Tokyo providing the widest range of international jobs. The culture values punctuality, respect, cleanliness, teamwork, and attention to detail. Life in Tokyo is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, diverse food, and extensive entertainment, although accommodation and commuting costs can be high. Japan has distinct seasons and many regions to explore, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored status of residence, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa or a Specified Skilled Worker visa for eligible hospitality roles. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, qualifications, Japanese-language requirements, working hours, housing, and benefits before accepting an offer. A Certificate of Eligibility is normally arranged before visa application. Registration, health insurance, pension, and residence procedures are required after arrival.