Who is Wayfarer?

Wayfarer is an innovative hotel operations and travel startup in Japan. Founded in late 2019, we manage over 400 rooms across our three brands: Wayfarer, Kabin, and ORI.

Our vision as a company is to brighten life for the next generation of everyday travelers. This means we build products that expand beyond just a place to stay; we connect travelers to the local community so they can discover more authentic experiences and explore IRL.

We also leverage in-house technology that enables digital touchpoints for superior operating efficiencies and a seamless traveler experience, all without forgetting the human touch and interactions that make travel real.

We’re not like most companies. We're upstarts. We take the "blueprint" and do it better. We think critically and act quickly. Communication is direct and we move at the pace of change.

Our team is diverse with nearly 40 nationalities, and we primarily communicate in English. Our culture is people-first and our organizational structure helps get things done, while still encouraging new ideas and innovation. We are always looking for bright additions to our team, so join us as we reimagine hospitality for the next generation traveler.

会社概要

Wayfarerは、日本発のホテルオペレーション＆トラベルテックのスタートアップです。2019年の創業以来、Wayfarer・Kabin・ORI の3ブランドで 400室以上 を運営しています。
私たちがめざすのは、“次世代の旅人の毎日を、もっと明るく、もっと豊かにすること。”単なる宿泊場所ではなく、旅を通して地域や人とつながれる “リアルな体験” をつくり出すことに全力です。

ビジョン

旅をもっと「IRL（In Real Life）」に。

テクノロジーを活かしながらも、人とのつながりや温度感を大切に。Wayfarerは自社開発のシステムを活用し、チェックインから滞在、運営管理まで幅広くデジタル化。効率的なオペレーションと、スムーズな宿泊体験を実現しています。
一方で、「旅の本質は人」。スタッフのホスピタリティやリアルな交流が生まれる仕組みづくりにも力を入れています。

企業文化・カルチャー

Wayfarerは、従来の企業像にとらわれない組織です。既存の枠を見直し、より良い形へと再構築する姿勢を大切にしています。批判的思考とスピード感を持って行動し、オープンでフラットな環境の中で迅速に意思決定を進めることが特徴です。

多国籍でダイバーシティに富んだチーム、約 40カ国 からメンバーが集まっています。社内の共通言語は英語で、国籍・文化・背景を越えて協働しています。人を大切にする “People First” の文化ー効率だけでなく、働く人の幸福度や働きやすさも重視しています。柔軟な組織で、新しい挑戦を歓迎する環境です。

Join Us：次世代の旅を、一緒につくろう。

Wayfarerは、未来の旅を再定義する仲間を歓迎しています。「旅が好き」「新しい仕組みをつくるのが好き」「多国籍な環境で働きたい」そんな方は、ぜひチームにジョインしてください。

About the Position

KABIN is seeking a passionate, hands-on Chef/Manager to lead our food and beverage operations at KRFT and SWRL in Kyoto.
This position combines culinary expertise, hospitality leadership and business management. You will develop distinctive dining experiences, maintain exceptional food quality and drive revenue and profitability.
We are looking for someone who enjoys both cooking and managing a successful F&B business, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary: Develop menus, recipes and seasonal products. Maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
Guest Experience: Deliver memorable hospitality and continuously improve service standards.
Business Management: Manage revenue, food costs, inventory, waste and profitability.
Operations: Oversee breakfast, café, lunch, dinner, bar and Grab & Go operations.
Purchasing: Manage suppliers, purchasing, inventory and portion control.
Leadership: Train, coach and develop team members through hands-on leadership.
Food Safety: Maintain hygiene standards, HACCP-based procedures and food-safety records.
Innovation: Develop new menus, delivery services and revenue opportunities.
Collaboration: Work closely with hotel operations, marketing and technology teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of professional kitchen or restaurant experience.
• Experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Experience in menu development, food costing and inventory management.
• Food Hygiene Supervisor Certification (食品衛生責任者), or willingness and eligibility to obtain it before assuming the designated responsibility.
• Knowledge of HACCP-based food hygiene management and Japanese food safety standards.
• Hands-on leadership and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for hospitality and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Japanese or English.

Preferred

• Culinary License (調理師免許).
• Experience in lifestyle hotels, boutique hotels or international restaurants.
• Experience in restaurant openings or developing new F&B concepts.
• Knowledge of breakfast, café, casual dining and bar operations.
• Experience with POS systems and digital ordering.
• Culinary school or hospitality management qualifications.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Why Join KABIN?

• Lead and develop distinctive F&B concepts in Kyoto.
• Combine culinary creativity with business ownership.
• Contribute to an expanding hospitality business.
• Collaborate across food, hotel operations and guest experience.
• Develop new products and innovative dining experiences.
• Access professional development and performance-based incentive opportunities.

【職種 / 募集ポジション】
FBL – Chef/Manager
【雇用形態】
正社員
【給与】
月給 300,000円 〜 350,000円
業績によりボーナス1回
【勤務地】
600-8062 京都府京都市下京区恵美須屋町１８7
Kabin Kyoto hotel in Gion Shijo area

会社情報

【会社名】
WAYFARER株式会社
【本社所在地】
東京都　港区　虎ノ門1-17-1　虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー１５階
【設立年月】
2019年10月15日