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Japanese Chef / Cooking and store opening/management at an authentic Japanese restaurant / Food/Beverage

About the Job

Job Description

Food/Beverage

Salary
Annual SalaryUSD 75,000 〜 100,000
Location
You will be responsible for launching stores across the United States.
Employment TypeFull-time Employee

Responsibilities

▼Career Plan
After training at a domestic affiliated store for one year, you will work in the United States for up to five years.

* Relocate to the US after one year of training at a domestic store.
* Cooking operations at a unit-type restaurant (7 genres) providing authentic Japanese food.
* Store opening preparation and management.

Requirements

* Valid driver's license (must be obtained by start date).
* Ability to move within a 30-minute walk of the assigned store.
* Over 3 years of cooking experience.
* Ability to complete one year of domestic training and four years of work in the US.

Job Details

Employment TypeFull-time Employee
SalaryAnnual Salary:USD 75,000 〜 100,000
During training in Japan: 300,000 JPY/month + 1,400,000 JPY moving allowance (Estimated 5,000,000 JPY/year). Working in the US: 12,600,000 - 15,000,000 JPY/year + Bonus (4,000,000 - 12,000,000 JPY after 4 years).
Work Hours
Varies depending on the store location
InsuranceComplete social insurance (health insurance, employee pension insurance, workers' compensation insurance, employment insurance)
Employee BenefitsHousing subsidy (up to ¥80,000 per month during training in Japan)
Relocation expenses covered upon arrival in the U.S.
One business trip to Japan per year (7 days)
Green Card acquisition assistance available from the fifth year onward
Company housing and car available (optional)

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Last Updated:2026/4/9

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