Join us at Japan Centre Group!
Japan Centre Group Ltd was founded in 1976 with a suitcase full of Japanese books and a vision to serve the Japanese community in London.
Since then, we’ve grown into one of the largest and most influential Japanese retailers in the UK and Europe. We’ve expanded to offer a wide range of services, including a supermarket, bakery, deli, homeware, online shopping, and wholesale, along with popular ramen restaurants.
In July 2018, in partnership with Cool Japan Fund, we launched ICHIBA at Westfield London, the largest Japanese Food Hall in Europe.
In October 2020, we transformed our fine dining restaurant, Sakagura, into Heddon Yokocho, an old-school-style eatery specializing in regional ramen and Japanese soul food.
We are excited to invite passionate individuals to join the Japan Centre team. If you share our dedication to quality, customer service, and the celebration of Japanese culture, we’d love to hear from you!
Employee Benefits
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We’re a fun place to work ~ !!
Challenging targets - but rewarding benefits.
Fast paced. Interesting. Dynamic team.
We want you to be able to talk to our customers with confidence about our menu - that’s why large amounts of our dishes are available as colleague meals - So you can experience the delicious food for yourself and then wax lyrical to our guests.
At JCG/Yokocho/Ichiba - we work hard - but we want you to be able to play hard too - We have some great social events & parties.
Takoyaki Tuesday - Wings Wednesday - many of our best ideas come from our colleagues - You’ll always be listened to if you have ideas that you want to share with us!
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Everyday is a SALE day
Our colleagues can enjoy a massive 50% discount across our restaurants and 33% discount across our retail stores.
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Did someone say Free lunch (or even dinner)?
Free staff meal on duty for restaurant and retail colleagues
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Pensions enhancement
3% company contribution towards Now Pensions
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Career Development
Once you’ve joined, if you then decide you’d like to develop your career with us, there are lots of opportunities – many of our Managers and Head Chefs joined us as Waiters/Runners and Kitchen Assistants.
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Employee referral bonus scheme
You can get £150 for referring a regular colleague, and £300 for referring a Manager. There is no limit to how many people you can refer!
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Guaranteed Birthday off
We give you a paid day off for your your birthday- so you can go out & enjoy with your family & friends!
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Extra holiday
After every 1 year anniversary, you will gain 1 extra day holiday up to 5 years.
Current Vacancies
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Japan Centre Leicester sq - Fish and Meat Specialist
Kitchen/ Food Counter · Japan Centre Leicester square
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Ichiba - FULL TIME Hot Food Counter Assistant (Chef/ Kitchen Assistant)
Kitchen/ Food Counter · Ichiba
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Japan Centre (Park Royal, London) - Japanese speaking Warehouse Operative Assistant
Warehouse · Japan Centre UNIT B, Park Royal
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Ichiba - Kitchen Manager
Kitchen/ Food Counter · Ichiba
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Japan Centre Leicester sq- Full time Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen/ Food Counter · Japan Centre Leicester square
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