Executive Lounge Asst Manager / Supervisor | JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

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The Executive Lounge Assistant Manager/Supervisor supports daily lounge operations, including guest reception, food and beverage service, service standards, staffing, and team coordination. Candidates should have experience in hotel, restaurant, executive lounge, or luxury hospitality operations, with strong English and Japanese communication skills preferred. Experience supervising colleagues, handling guest requests, maintaining hygiene standards, and resolving service issues is expected. The successful candidate should be polished, attentive, flexible, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and holidays. A professional manner, knowledge of luxury guest service, leadership ability, and a genuine interest in creating personalized experiences are important.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a luxury hotel operated under JW Marriott, the premium hospitality brand of Marriott International. JW Marriott properties focus on refined service, wellness, sophisticated dining, and thoughtful guest experiences for leisure and business travelers. The hotel is part of Marriott’s global network, giving employees access to international training, career mobility, and staff benefits across many destinations. Team members are expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality. Working at a Tokyo property can provide valuable experience in high-end hotel operations, especially with international guests and luxury food and beverage service. Marriott generally promotes structured learning, internal advancement, and an inclusive workplace, although exact benefits, working conditions, and employment terms depend on the hotel and Japanese contract.

Working in Japan

Japan offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, technology, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and international business. Tokyo has the widest job market and excellent public transport, but housing and daily expenses are high. Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Okinawa, and Hokkaido offer different lifestyles and strong tourism employment. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, respect, cleanliness, and careful attention to detail. Learning conversational Japanese greatly improves integration and career prospects, even when English is used at work. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced urban living to quieter coastal or rural communities, with excellent food, safety, and healthcare. Most foreign workers need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; a valid job offer, passport, certificates, and supporting documents are normally required. Plan for deposits, accommodation, insurance, taxes, and pension contributions. Check current immigration rules with Japan’s Immigration Services Agency or a Japanese consulate before relocating.