Job Requirements
- Required English Level: Fluent
- Required Japanese Level: Conversational Level
- Current Residence Requirement: Japan
- Visa Sponsorship: No
🔹 Minimum Requirements:
- Must be fluent in English
- Conversational Japanese (basic workplace communication level)
- Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or similar hospitality role
- Friendly, professional, and reliable
- Must already be residing in Japan with a valid visa (e.g. student, working holiday, spouse, dependent)
🔹 Preferred Qualifications:
- Comfortable working with both Japanese and international customers
- Willingness to speak more Japanese over time and improve through on-the-job experience
- Interest in vegan food, wellness, or CBD
- Team player who enjoys a multicultural, fast-paced environment
Job Description
Love working in cafés? Want to improve your Japanese while doing what you’re good at?
HealthyTOKYO’s café and CBD shop in Shinjuku is looking for experienced café operators who speak fluent English and have conversational Japanese skills. We’re based in the iconic Shinjuku Marui department store, right beneath the Apple Store and Lululemon, and we serve a steady stream of both Japanese and international customers.
This is a great opportunity to use your existing café skills while taking your Japanese to the next level in a supportive bilingual environment.
🔹What makes this role unique?
- Work in a stylish vegan and gluten-free café focused on wellness
- Be part of a multicultural team where Japanese and English are used every day
- Use your café experience to contribute immediately, while gradually getting comfortable with speaking more Japanese
- Learn and grow in a workplace that respects language learners and values diversity
🔹 Your responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve drinks and food with care and attention
- Interact with both Japanese and international customers (sometimes in English, sometimes in Japanese)
- Collaborate with Japanese and international teammates
- Keep the café space clean, organized, and welcoming
- Support sales when needed—but café operations are your main focus
🔹 Who we’re looking for:
- Fluent in English
- Conversational in Japanese (basic workplace communication level)
- Experience working in cafés, restaurants, or similar hospitality settings
- Reliable, friendly, and team-oriented
- Currently living in Japan with a valid visa (e.g. student, working holiday, spouse, dependent)
🔹 Job Type & Growth Opportunity:
This position is listed as part-time, but we are open to discussing full-time roles with enthusiastic and committed candidates. If you’re looking to grow with a progressive company in the wellness space, we’d love to talk.
🔹 Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible shifts and central Shinjuku location
- Staff discounts on all café and CBD products
- Opportunity to develop Japanese language and customer service skills
- Supportive team and international work environment
If you’re passionate about café work and want to be part of something fresh and meaningful, apply now!
