Head Chef (Island Hotel, Tokyo Area)

Job Description

Head Chef

Location: Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Others
Posted on: November 19, 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract
Company: Kailani Inc. – Family-run resort hotel

Job Description

We are seeking a Head Chef for our hotel restaurant. The role involves full responsibility from menu planning, purchasing, service, to staff management. This position offers high autonomy in menu development and is ideal for someone who values freedom in their work.

The current chef will retire this summer (July onwards), and we are looking for a successor. We welcome candidates aiming to become a head chef, who enjoy islands, fishing, diving, outdoor activities, and want to spend time in nature outside work.

Company Info

• Established in 2019, family-run resort hotel
• Small team, friendly environment, strong team relationships
• Non-smoking indoors, designated outdoor smoking areas
• Hotel facilities (large public bath, washer/dryer, pool) available for personal use outside business hours

Requirements

• English: Daily Conversation Level (TOEIC 475–730)
• Japanese: Business Level (JLPT N2)

Working Hours

• Dinner service: 17:00–21:00
• Breakfast service: 6:00–10:00 (1–2 times per month)

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: JPY 3,500,000 – JPY 5,000,000
• Social insurance provided
• Transportation expenses covered
• Employee dormitory available

Job Contract Period

• Full-time or contract employee

Nearest Station / Access

• 1h 45m by high-speed jet boat from Takeshiba Pier
• 45m by high-speed jet boat from Atami Pier
• 25m by plane from Chofu Airport