Jobs for foreigners in Niseko, Japan

Backcountry Guide

Summit Ski School & Guiding are looking for Backcountry Guides to join our Niseko and Furano teams Winter 2024/25. Must have qualifications: OPS 1/ AVY PRO OR EQUIVALENT or be IFMGA OR EQUIVALENT. We are a small school of around 30 snowsports staff split between Niseko and Furano. Summit are looking for an experienced and qualified guides to take day tours and multi-day tours over the Hokkaido prefecture. Basic duties of this role aside from guiding would include attending morning guide meetings, taking weather forecasts, ensuring guide safety standards are met, communicating with your team about conditions and location, exploring new areas for guides, driving clients to and from the zones. With a blend of new and seasoned instructors and guides from around the globe, our team ranges in expertise in skiing, snowboarding, freestyle, racing, guiding and touring. We conduct training events over the winter to help motivate and excel our staff in opportunities to further develop their riding skills and teaching knowledge. We strive to be known as an exceptional place to work and the top choice for booking lessons.

Assistant Manager of Guest Services

The Assistant Manager of Guest Services at TAIGA will oversee operations for the Guest Services team, including tasks such as assigning check-in and pick-up duties, handling guest inquiries, managing owner stays, selling allotments on OTAs and Roomboss, and performing accounting tasks related to accommodation. The role includes verification and processing of invoices, checking delivered items and mail, managing seasonal staff employment, and other general affairs. TAIGA, a company delivering a range of services such as accommodation management, real estate sales, and project design & management, is seeking a positive team player to play an active and long-term role in their company.

Assistant Manager of Guest Services

The Assistant Manager of Guest Services at TAIGA will oversee operations for the Guest Services team, including tasks such as assigning check-in and pick-up duties, handling guest inquiries, managing owner stays, selling allotments on OTAs and Roomboss, and performing accounting tasks related to accommodation. The role includes verification and processing of invoices, checking delivered items and mail, managing seasonal staff employment, and other general affairs. TAIGA, a company delivering a range of services such as accommodation management, real estate sales, and project design & management, is seeking a positive team player to play an active and long-term role in their company.

Snowsports Instructor Positions - Expression of Interest

Rhythm is about creating epic experiences for our customers, which starts with our people. We live by our values and put people first. We take pride in creating working and living environments that foster innovation, adventure, and balance. Working at Rhythm is more than a job, it's an experience you will have forever. Potential positions include Ski Instructor, Snowboard Instructor, and Crossover Instructor. Benefits include competitive pay rates, bonus program, subsidized lift pass, a variety of shift patterns, subsidized accommodation, team social activities, store discounts, wellness program, and more.

Winter Seasonal Staff – Sommelier / Wine waiter

Park90 is looking for Front of House staff to join our team for winter season 2024-25! Sommelier Certification (JSA / WSET Level3 / CMS Advanced Sommelier) or equivalent certification is mandatory. Japanese language skills would be an advantage but not required. 5-6 days in a week between 3:30pm – 11:30pm. Wage: ¥2000 per hour. Late-night pay 25% after 10pm.

Winter Seasonal Staff – Sommelier / Wine waiter

Park90 is looking for a sommelier to join our team for the winter season 2024-25! The sommelier will work 5-6 days a week, between the hours of 3:30pm and 11:30pm. Benefits include a staff meal fee, commute fee, staff accommodation subsidy, end of season bonus, ski pass staff discount, and social insurance.

Various Positions

Full-time position available! Nikko Style, the only lifestyle hotel brand of Okura Nikko Hotels, will open its second property in Japan in December this year under the brand concept of “a hotel that attracts people seeking new travel styles and experiences”. Now we are hiring new team members to create a new lifestyle brand hotel together! Recruitment Information Location: Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO (328-51 Aza-Iwaobetsu, Kutchan-cho) Open positions Human Resources & Labor Relations Manager Fr

Various Positions for Winter Season

Rhythm Japan, the premier provider of outdoor rental, retail, and lesson/guiding services in Japan's top mountain resorts, is looking for talented individuals for the upcoming 2023/24 winter season. With a commitment to unparalleled mountain experiences, Rhythm Japan offers a vibrant company culture centered around skiing, snowboarding, and the beauty of Japan. The company is known for its fun culture, constant innovation, and a supportive environment where the staff is treated as family. They are seeking candidates with excellent customer service skills and a passion for snow sports.

Various Kitchen and Restaurant Positions

We are looking for some kitchen superstars to join our team in the beautiful winter destination of Niseko, Japan. Our establishment is dedicated to providing top-quality service and cuisine and we need passionate and skilled individuals to help us achieve this goal. The positions available are varied and cater to different levels of experience, from seasoned chefs to those starting their culinary journey. We offer a dynamic working environment, opportunities for growth, and the experience of a lifetime in one of Japan's premier ski resorts.

Staff for High-Class Sushi Restaurant

A world-famous winter resort Niseko, This is a hall job at a high-class sushi restaurant in Hokkaido Niseko Hotel. We are looking for an experienced staff. [Limited time offer] Dec/2024 to the end of Mar/2025 ▼ Work ・Serve food and drink ・Clear away the dishes ・Take menu orders (take orders) ▼ Japanese beginner OK ・It's OK if you can communicate ・There are staff who can speak English ・Japanese N3 to N4 levels ▼ Restaurant's Features ・Learn Michelin-starred techniques ・70% or more are foreign

Ski/Snowboard instructor

JD Snowdrift & Summer Sports is a ski/snowboard school in Niseko offering private courses in the Niseko regions for the 2023-2024 winter season. We invite those with a passion for powder snow and a desire to work in a world-renowned ski resort to join our team of instructors and integrate skiing into their career planning. We offer a range of benefits including employee and workers' compensation insurance, staff accommodation, free training courses, commission and season bonuses, as well as a Niseko United commercial season pass and uniform.

Senior Hall Manager / Restaurant Manager

Him Kee is a popular premium Hong Kong-style hot pot restaurant that offers authentic Cantonese-style Chinese hot pot in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Our focus is to provide high-quality seasonal ingredients, premium seafood, and meats, and to perfect our unique delicious soup base, ensuring a luxurious hot pot dining experience for our customers. Successful applicants will have the knowledge, experience, and passion to develop Him Kee into a premium hot pot brand in Niseko. During the winter peak s

SENIOR HALL MANAGER / RESTAURANT MANAGER

Him Kee is a popular fast-growing premium Hong Kong Style hotpot restaurant, serving authentic Cantonese style Chinese hotpot in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Focused on delivering exceptionally fresh, local, and high-quality seasonal ingredients such as premium seafood and meats and having perfected a unique and delicious soup base, we have built a high-end hotpot dining experience for our customers. The successful applicant will bring knowledge, experience, and passion to continue developing Him Kee as a premium hotpot brand in Niseko. We serve a diverse range of customers from South East Asia, Europe, and all over Japan during our peak winter season, and require a manager that can communicate in Japanese, Chinese, and English.

SENIOR HALL MANAGER / RESTAURANT MANAGER

Him Kee is a popular fast-growing premium Hong Kong Style hotpot restaurant and serves authentic Cantonese style Chinese hotpot in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Our focus is to deliver exceptionally fresh, local, and high-quality seasonal ingredients including premium seafood and meats and have perfected a unique and delicious soup base to build a high-end hotpot dining experience for our customers. The successful applicant will bring the knowledge, experience, and passion to continue developing Him

SENIOR HALL MANAGER / RESTAURANT MANAGER

Him Kee is a popular fast-growing premium Hong Kong Style hotpot restaurant, serving authentic Cantonese style Chinese hotpot in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Focused on delivering exceptionally fresh, local, and high-quality seasonal ingredients such as premium seafood and meats and having perfected a unique and delicious soup base, we have built a high-end hotpot dining experience for our customers. The successful applicant will bring knowledge, experience, and passion to continue developing Him Kee as a premium hotpot brand in Niseko. We serve a diverse range of customers from South East Asia, Europe, and all over Japan during our peak winter season, and require a manager that can communicate in Japanese, Chinese, and English.

Head Chef for Chinese Restaurant

Him Kee is a popular premium Hong Kong-style hot pot restaurant that offers authentic Cantonese-style Chinese hot pot in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Our focus is to provide a luxurious hot pot dining experience to our customers with high-quality seasonal ingredients, premium seafood, and meats, along with our unique and delicious soup bases. The successful applicant will have the knowledge, experience, and passion to develop Him Kee as a premium hot pot brand in Niseko. Job Responsibilities: - Ex

Guest service position

In addition to rental villa operation and management, Elite Havens also operates a catering service under Niseko Gourmet. The company owns over 300 luxury private cottages across various exotic locations. The guest service role involves check-in/check-out service for both Japanese and foreign customers, responding accurately to guest inquiries, shuttle service using a Hiace for a comfortable drive, communication with other departments both locally and overseas, snow clearing, garbage collection runs, property inspections, and other incidental work.

General Store Positions - Expression of Interest

Rhythm is about creating epic experiences for our customers, which starts with our people. We live by our values and put people first. We take pride in creating working and living environments that foster innovation, adventure, and balance. Working at Rhythm is more than a job, it's an experience you will have forever. As a Rhythm employee, you will enjoy competitive pay rates, an employee bonus program, a subsidized lift pass in the winter, a variety of shift patterns, subsidized staff accommodation and housing assistance, team social activities, staff parties and events, team ride days, resort trips, department dinners, and more. Access to Rhythm Wellness program, free ski, snowboard and bike demo, store discounts, wellness initiatives like access to fruit, vitamins, yoga classes, and an EAP for mental well-being.

General Store Positions - Expression of Interest

Rhythm is about creating epic experiences for our customers, which starts with our people. We live by our values and put people first. We take pride in creating working and living environments that foster innovation, adventure, and balance. Working at Rhythm is more than a job, it's an experience you will have forever. As a Rhythm employee, you will enjoy competitive pay rates, an employee bonus program, a subsidized lift pass in the winter, a variety of shift patterns, subsidized staff accommodation and housing assistance, team social activities, staff parties and events, team ride days, resort trips, department dinners, and more. Access to Rhythm Wellness program, free ski, snowboard and bike demo, store discounts, wellness initiatives like access to fruit, vitamins, yoga classes, and an EAP for mental well-being.

Floor Service Staff / Kitchen Porter

Hi everyone, We are looking for some extra help at Kumo Restaurant for Floor Service and Kitchen Porter positions from now until the end of January, with the potential of extending. Part time hours, so great for those who are looking for some extra work in the morning. We are mainly looking for those who are already in Niseko with accommodation but we may be able to provide accommodation for the right candidates.