Job Overview

Employer Type Direct Hire
Industry Tourism / Travel / Hospitality
Salary ¥1,400 / Hour (¥1,300 per hour during the training period)
English Level Business Level
Japanese Level Business Level
Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Requirements

【Preferred Qualifications】

Experience in the hotel or restaurant industry
Japanese language proficiency at N1 level
Experience in customer service (retail, sales, or hospitality)
Ambition to become a full-time employee
Ability to work night shifts (6-8 hours)
Ability to work 5-6 hours a day, 4-5 days a week

Job Description

Sakura Hotel, Hostel & Café Restaurant is looking for foreign staff to work in various areas of our hotel, café and restaurant operations.

About Sakura Hotel, Hostel and Cafe
Founded 32 years ago, we provide accommodation services for inbound travelers from around the world at our hotel and hostel. The first floor of the hotel offers a café and restaurant where hotel guests can relax and socialize. This café/restaurant is also available for use by non-staying guests.

We take pride in offering friendly, comfortable service where guests can feel at ease. Our goal is to remain a bridge fostering a warm, global sense of friendship and connection between travelers from around the world. We hope to continue passing on this international sense of connection and cultural exchange to the next generation through our services.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion and are ready to join us in developing this vision.

【Hotel Duties】

Support for reservation management
Customer service (in-person, via email, and phone in both Japanese and English)
Concierge duties (tourist information, general guest support)
Thorough cleaning of the premises, including indoor areas, outdoor surroundings, and the back of the house
Support in event planning and management (cultural exchange events, world cooking events, etc.)
Managing and supporting SNS and blog posts
(If interested, you can also get involved in store management as you become more familiar with the job)

【Café/Restaurant Duties】

General hall service (customer service including cashiering and serving)
Simple food preparation
Support for menu development

【We Welcome】

Inexperienced applicants
Those with a cheerful, positive, and proactive attitude
Those who enjoy customer service
People who love to travel, both within Japan and abroad
Those who love food (both cooking and eating)
People interested in international cultures
Those who enjoy working in hotels, cafes, or restaurants and wish to be involved in their operation
Japanese language proficiency at N2 level

● Employment Type
Part-time (with opportunities for full-time promotion)

● Salary
¥1,400 per hour (¥1,300 per hour during the training period)

● Days Off & Holidays
Two days off per week (shift system, including weekends and holidays)

● Benefits

Transportation allowance (up to ¥20,000/month)
For full-time employees: salary raises as needed, bonuses twice a year, social insurance, and retirement benefits available

● Work Locations
Sakura Hotel & Café Restaurant Hatagaya: 1-32-3 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sakura Hotel & Café Restaurant Ikebukuro: 2-40-7 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Sakura Hotel & Café Restaurant Nippori: 3-43-15 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Sakura Hotel & Café Jimbocho: 2-21-4 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Sakura Hostel & Café Asakusa: 2-42-2 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

● Working Hours
(1) 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(2) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(3) 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(4) 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (no break)
(5) 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Or between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM, working a minimum of 5 hours
Shift system, breaks according to legal requirements
Break time: 60 minutes
Number of working days: 3-5 days per week