Chef de Cuisine- Banquet | JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

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The Chef de Cuisine – Banquet leads the banquet kitchen at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, overseeing food preparation, menu execution, quality, presentation, hygiene, and service for conferences, weddings, and other events. Candidates should have substantial experience in luxury hotels or high-volume banquet operations, strong culinary and team-management skills, and excellent knowledge of food safety, cost control, ordering, and kitchen procedures. Japanese culinary experience or familiarity with international cuisine is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, train and motivate colleagues, maintain Marriott’s luxury standards, coordinate closely with banquet and service teams, manage busy service periods calmly, and deliver consistent results while meeting budget and guest-satisfaction targets.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a luxury Marriott International property in Tokyo, designed around refined hospitality, thoughtful service, and contemporary Japanese-inspired experiences. The hotel serves international leisure travelers, business guests, and event clients, with upscale accommodation, restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness amenities, and professional meeting spaces. As part of the JW Marriott brand, it emphasizes personalized guest care, elegant surroundings, high culinary standards, and colleague development. The hotel operates within Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, offering global systems, training opportunities, and potential career mobility across its portfolio. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, teamwork, cultural awareness, and a commitment to creating memorable guest experiences.

Working in Japan

Japan is an island nation with major employment centers in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, cruise operations, tourism, and event venues, especially for experienced chefs and managers. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, cleanliness, and careful attention to detail. Tokyo offers excellent transport, dining, and international communities, but housing and daily costs can be high. A confirmed job normally requires an appropriate work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa or another status suited to the role; the employer generally supports the Certificate of Eligibility process. Applicants should confirm requirements with the Japanese embassy and employer. Relocation involves securing accommodation, registering an address, arranging health insurance and pension, and learning basic Japanese. Knowledge of Japanese greatly improves workplace integration and daily life.