レストランサーバー (一般職) / Restaurant Server

Role summary

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The Restaurant Server welcomes guests, explains menus, takes orders, serves food and beverages, maintains table presentation, and supports a smooth dining experience at The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa. Candidates are generally expected to have customer-service skills, a professional appearance, good communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a team. Previous restaurant or hotel experience is helpful but may not always be essential. Japanese communication skills are likely required, while English or other language ability is an advantage. The role involves standing for long periods, working rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, and consistently delivering luxury hospitality standards.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa is a luxury resort operated by Marriott International, one of the world's leading hospitality companies. Located in the forested hills of Nago, Okinawa, the resort combines refined accommodation, high-end dining, spa services, golf, and personalized guest experiences inspired by Okinawan culture. The Ritz-Carlton brand is known for exceptional service, elegant facilities, strong attention to detail, and personalized interactions with guests. Employees typically work in an international, service-focused environment and receive training based on Marriott and Ritz-Carlton standards. The resort serves leisure travelers, luxury tourists, wedding guests, and international visitors, creating opportunities to develop experience in premium hotel operations, food and beverage service, and cross-cultural customer care.

Working in Japan

Japan offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, and seasonal destinations, with Okinawa especially attractive for beach resorts and international guests. Workplace culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, cleanliness, and careful attention to guests. Okinawa provides a warm climate, beaches, distinctive Ryukyuan culture, and a relaxed lifestyle, although public transport can be limited outside major areas and living costs vary by location. Foreign applicants normally need an appropriate work visa, often sponsored by the employer; the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or Specified Skilled Worker routes may apply depending on duties and qualifications. Applicants should confirm visa eligibility, salary, housing, insurance, taxes, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Basic Japanese is highly useful, while English can improve opportunities in international resorts. A residence registration and other local procedures are required after arrival.