Demi Chef / Commis -Japanese Restaurant (KAKO) | JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

Role summary

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The Demi Chef/Commis will support the Japanese restaurant KAKO at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking and plating, maintaining food quality, and following recipes and kitchen standards. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant restaurant experience, a genuine interest in Japanese cuisine, good knife and preparation skills, and a strong understanding of hygiene and food safety. Japanese-language ability is advantageous, while English may be useful in an international hotel environment. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently under pressure, follow instructions from senior chefs, maintain a clean and organized workstation, cooperate with colleagues, and demonstrate flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Attention to detail, punctuality, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn are essential.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a luxury hotel operated under JW Marriott, the premium hospitality brand of Marriott International. The property combines refined accommodation, Japanese-inspired design, high-end dining, wellness facilities, and personalized guest service in Tokyo. Its restaurants and bars serve both local and international guests, creating a multicultural working environment with strong service and culinary standards. Employees typically receive structured training, opportunities to work with experienced hospitality professionals, and access to Marriott’s global career network. As a Marriott property, the hotel places emphasis on quality, guest satisfaction, professionalism, responsible business practices, and teamwork. The KAKO Japanese restaurant offers culinary employees the opportunity to develop skills in traditional and modern Japanese cuisine while working within a luxury international hotel operation.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, technology, manufacturing, and education, particularly in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa, and Hokkaido. Hospitality workers can find roles in luxury hotels and resorts, although Japanese ability is often important for guest-facing positions and kitchen communication. Japanese culture values punctuality, respect, cleanliness, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. Life is convenient and generally safe, with excellent public transport, though Tokyo housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign workers normally need a suitable work visa arranged with employer support; a Certificate of Eligibility is commonly required before applying at a Japanese embassy or consulate. Applicants should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, insurance, overtime, and language requirements before relocating. Japan has four seasons, reliable infrastructure, and varied regional lifestyles, from busy metropolitan living to quieter coastal and mountain communities.