Oh. lala... Assistant Manager(All Day Dining)

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The Assistant Manager of Oh.lala..., W Osaka’s all-day dining restaurant, supports daily restaurant operations, service quality, guest satisfaction and team performance. Candidates are generally expected to have supervisory experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, and excellent communication skills. Japanese and English ability is highly desirable in Osaka’s international hospitality environment. The role requires leadership, staff coaching, shift coordination, handling guest concerns, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and supporting revenue and cost-control objectives. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays is essential. A confident, energetic personality and a genuine interest in creating stylish, memorable guest experiences would suit the W Hotels brand.

About the employer

W Osaka is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated by Marriott International under its W Hotels brand. Located on Midosuji Avenue in Osaka, the hotel combines contemporary design, music, fashion and energetic social spaces with premium accommodation and dining. Oh.lala... is its all-day dining venue, serving guests throughout the day in a modern, international setting. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of well-known brands and properties across many countries. Employees typically work within structured service, training and career-development systems, while W Hotels places particular emphasis on individuality, creativity and lively guest interaction. The company generally provides an international workplace, employee travel benefits and opportunities to move between departments or Marriott properties, subject to local employment conditions and the specific employment package.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail and international business, especially in Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto and resort areas. Hospitality candidates with Japanese ability, relevant experience and customer-service skills are particularly competitive. Japanese culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, cleanliness and careful attention to detail. Osaka is known for friendly social energy, excellent food, efficient public transport and a comparatively comfortable cost of living, although central housing can still be expensive. Work visas are normally sponsored by the employer; hospitality positions commonly require an appropriate status such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, and applicants need a valid job offer and supporting documents. Relocating usually involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account and tax procedures. Learning everyday Japanese greatly improves daily life and career prospects. Japan has four seasons, dependable infrastructure and excellent rail connections, making travel around the country easy.