Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Restaurants & Cafes (Full Service)

    Company size

    51-100

    Primary location

    2 Orchard Turn ION Orchard
    The Watami Group was established in 1982 and started off in the Japanese dining-out restaurant business with the key concept of providing a place for all occasions and a comfortable space. Founded by our founder, Mr Watanabe Miki at the age of 24, the Ishokuya concept “Watami” was developed with more than 750 domestic outlets and over 100 overseas outlets, of different operation types currently established.Watami Group’s slogan is “to receive the most number of thank-you in the world”. As part of our endless pursue to achieve our slogan. Watami has also expanded from it’s original food & beverage line to other areas and industries such as nursing care, organic farming, agricultural, ecological initiatives as well as building of schools in third world countries such as the SAJ (School Aid Japan) in Cambodia.Watami Group was also awarded ISO 14001 in July 2009, an environmental standard awarded to companies who engages in environment friendly activities. In addition, the company was awarded ISO 9001 in 2002, a quality management standard awarded to companies for the ability to satisfy quality requirements and to enhance customer satisfaction in supplier-customer relationships.Watami has 6 existing outlets namely Junction 8 @ Bishan MRT, Star Vista @ Buona Vista MRT, City Square @ Farrer Park MRT, Bugis+@ Bugis MRT, Downtown East @ Pasir Ris and The Woodleigh Mall @ Woodleigh MRT.In April 2017, Watami Singapore has launched a new brand Niku Kappo at the existing ION Orchard location.Watami is continuously growing and opening more new outlets every year.

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    3.84 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at Watami Japanese Dining?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Watami Japanese Dining value the opportunities to learn about Japanese cuisine and culture, with language lessons provided, as well as the company's willingness to train inexperienced staff. The office location surrounded by affordable food options is also appreciated. However, there are some potential challenges such as long working hours impacting work/life balance. As a Japanese company, there is an emphasis on punctuality and employees may need to assist with operations outside typical roles. Additionally, some reviewers noted a potential overreliance on foreign workforce for certain positions.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Senior cook
    Mar 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Good And Friendly staff and HR.
    The good thingsHappiness
    The challengesBusy because it's a well known company
    4.0
    Assistant chef
    Dec 2016
    Assistant chef
    The good thingsLearning how to cook japanese foods and their culture
    The challengesBusy environment ..
    4.0
    Online Marketer
    Jun 2015
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Steep Learning Curve, Good for Fresh Grads
    The good thingsWorked here when the organisation just reach Singapore shores. There's a lot to learn at this place. And, there is a lot of freedom to learn anything and everything new. We were given Japanese lessons twice a week as well. The office location is also surrounded with cheap and good food.
    The challengesThere is absolutely no work life balance. As it is a Japanese company, tardiness is look upon very seriously. And, working long hours is a must. We were expected to step out of the office to help out with operations as well. So, if you are looking for a conventional 9-5 job, then you might want to think again. Then again, the management who were there when I was working has left. Could be better.
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