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Server / K'shiki
Role summary
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The Server at K'Shiki is responsible for welcoming guests, taking orders, explaining menu items, serving food and beverages, and maintaining excellent service standards throughout each meal. Candidates should have previous experience in a high-end restaurant or hotel, strong communication and customer-service skills, and a professional, attentive manner. Knowledge of Italian cuisine and wine is advantageous. English is generally required in this international hotel environment, while Japanese language ability is highly beneficial. The successful candidate is expected to work well within a multicultural team, remain composed during busy periods, follow hygiene and safety procedures, and provide personalized service consistent with Mandarin Oriental standards. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays is also expected.
Can I work in Japan?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
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.
Official source: Immigration Services Agency: Specified Skilled Worker, accommodation field. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Japan
Usual for Japan, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Dorm common at resorts and ryokan; employers must help skilled-worker hires find housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Varies |
| Flights | Varies |
| Service charge | Varies; tipping is not customary in Japan |
| Contract | 5 years at most on the skilled-worker visa (by law); contract length and probation vary |
| Leave | 10 days' paid leave after 6 months, up to 20 after 6.5 years (by law); 16 national holidays |
| Income tax | National 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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an award-winning luxury hospitality company operating distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in key destinations worldwide. Known for refined service, elegant design and a strong sense of place, the group focuses on creating memorable experiences through personalized guest care, exceptional dining and wellness offerings. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is located in the Nihonbashi district and is recognized for its sophisticated accommodation, panoramic city views, premium restaurants and high service standards. K'Shiki is the hotel's Italian restaurant, offering contemporary cuisine in an elegant setting. Employees work in an international environment and benefit from exposure to luxury hospitality practices, professional development opportunities and the group's emphasis on respect, teamwork and genuine care for guests.