F&B Admin Assistant (Japanese Speaker)

Role summary

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The F&B Admin Assistant supports the food and beverage department with administrative coordination, document preparation, scheduling, purchasing records, invoice processing, correspondence, and communication between restaurant teams and management. Japanese fluency is expected, with strong English communication likely required in this international hotel environment. Candidates should have good organizational, computer, and time-management skills, attention to detail, discretion, and a professional service attitude. Previous administrative, hospitality, or food and beverage experience is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to work accurately in a fast-paced setting, support multiple outlets, respond promptly to operational needs, and maintain Marriott and The Tokyo EDITION’s standards for guest service and teamwork.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. The EDITION is Marriott’s luxury lifestyle collection, created in collaboration with hotelier Ian Schrager. It combines contemporary design, distinctive dining and nightlife, personalized service, and a strong sense of local culture. The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza is positioned in one of Tokyo’s most prestigious districts and caters to international travelers, business guests, and luxury leisure visitors. The hotel emphasizes refined yet approachable service, stylish food and beverage concepts, and a modern working environment. Employees typically benefit from exposure to global hospitality standards, multicultural teams, Marriott training resources, and potential opportunities for career development within the wider hotel group.

Working in Japan

Japan offers varied hospitality opportunities in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa, Hokkaido, and other tourist destinations. Hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism companies, and language schools regularly recruit international and bilingual staff, especially candidates with Japanese ability and customer-service experience. Japanese culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, cleanliness, and attention to detail. Life in Tokyo is convenient and energetic, with excellent public transport, diverse dining, and high living costs; regional cities can offer a slower pace and lower rent. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa before starting employment. Hotels may support visa sponsorship, but requirements depend on the role, qualifications, and nationality. Common routes include work visas for specialist services or highly skilled professionals. Relocating usually requires arranging housing, health insurance, a residence card, and local registration. Learning Japanese significantly improves workplace integration and everyday life, even when English is used at work.