Kissa Hoshi needs two quick, friendly baristas for the morning rush, 6.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., four or five days a week. ¥1,380 an hour, paid weekly, plus tips. Speed and a smile matter more than latte art; food hygiene training (given) an advantage.
Neighbourhood restaurant, Shinjuku. Evenings, 5 to 11 p.m., and one weekend day. ¥1,250 an hour plus tips, shared weekly. We train the right people. Conversational Japanese. Students on a visa that permits work welcome, up to 28 hours a week. Train fares paid.
Hotel banquets, Ikebukuro. Nights, 6 p.m. to midnight. ¥1,310 an hour and a meal on shift. Ask for the steward at the staff entrance after 4 p.m., or write to the Box.
Busy brunch kitchen, Ginza. Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. ¥1,620 an hour. A year on a grill, and food hygiene training (given).
Café, Asakusa. Weekends only, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ¥1,250 an hour, paid each Sunday.