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鉄板焼き調理人 (副料理長) / Japanese Teppanyaki Sous Chef

Japan The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa Estimated salary: Approximately ¥300,000–¥450,000 per month, depending on experience and hotel benefits
Role summary

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The Teppanyaki Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine in managing daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality Japanese teppanyaki dishes, supervising culinary colleagues, and maintaining consistent food quality and presentation. Candidates should have professional experience in Japanese or teppanyaki cuisine, strong knife and cooking skills, knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, and the ability to lead a team in a luxury hotel environment. Experience with menu preparation, ordering, cost control, and guest interaction is advantageous. Fluency in Japanese is likely preferred, while English communication may be required for coordination with international colleagues and guests. The successful candidate is expected to be disciplined, creative, service-minded, calm under pressure, and willing to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa is a luxury resort operated by Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Located in the resort area of Okinawa, the hotel combines Japanese hospitality with The Ritz-Carlton's internationally recognised standards of personalised service, elegant accommodation, premium dining, spa facilities, and distinctive guest experiences. The property serves leisure travellers, families, weddings, and luxury-focused international visitors. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured service standards, training opportunities, and access to Marriott's global hospitality network. As part of Marriott International, the resort may provide benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, accommodation or housing support, transportation assistance, discounts at participating hotels, and career development, although specific benefits depend on the employment contract. The kitchen team is expected to maintain high standards of culinary quality, hygiene, teamwork, and guest engagement.

What the job usually comes with in Japan

Usual for Japan, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingDorm common at resorts and ryokan; employers must help skilled-worker hires find housing (by law)
MealsVaries
FlightsVaries
Service chargeVaries; tipping is not customary in Japan
Contract5 years at most on the skilled-worker visa (by law); contract length and probation vary
Leave10 days' paid leave after 6 months, up to 20 after 6.5 years (by law); 16 national holidays
Income taxNational tax starts at 5% (top 45%); 10% local tax from year 2; social insurance about 15% of pay

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Japan?

How it works: Specified Skilled Worker visa for hotel line jobs: pass a skills test and basic Japanese (JLPT N4), then the employer sponsors you; no local-first test; 5 years at most.

Watch for: Pass the hotel skills test and basic Japanese (N4) first; you can sit both in Japan on a short stay. Ask whether room cleaning alone is covered: it is not among the listed jobs.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Immigration Services Agency: Specified Skilled Worker, accommodation field. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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