Live and work at our ski lodge or slope-side cafes! Hakuba, Japan -

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  Description

  Hi, Emily & Mike here, and we run a ski lodge in Japan.
  
  The concept is simple. A ski lodge tucked away in the mountains that delivers our guests everything they need for the ultimate ski holiday. Comfort. Service. Movie room. Spa room. Located On-resort in Japanese powder. Inspiring and delicious food. Served by real people that know how to have fun & work together as a dream team.
  
  We also run ski-through / slope side cafés at Hakuba Cortina & Hakuba Norikura Resort.
  Serving specialty espresso coffee, homemade artisan style baked goods and great vibes!
  
  We have opportunities available at the lodge, and the slope-side cafes.
  
  We're looking for COMMITTED, FUN, ENERGETIC, GO-GETTER personalities that THRIVE IN CHALLENGES, are OPEN MINDED, and LOVE PEOPLE.
  
  The winters are fast paced, and can be an extraordinary experience for those that are willing to immerse themselves to its full potential.
  
  The lodge & cafes will be operating from 20 December 2024 - 30 March 2025.
  
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  Please read below, and apply only if you meet these requirements:
  
  + Available to stay & work from December 1st 2024 to March 31st 2025
  
  + Valid international drivers license.
  
  + Japanese Working Holiday Visa.
  Please check the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information.
  
  + Motivated in winter climates (if you're the type that hates the cold, this job isn't for you!)
  
  + Energetic and confident interacting with lodge guests, customers and your team.
  
  + Comfortable living in a shared space.
  
  + Have natural care for others & understand people's needs.
  
  + Be independent & comfortable managing your own free time.
  
  + Love skiing or snowboarding.
  
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  POSITIONS AVAILABLE at the LODGE:
  
  + BREAKFAST CHEF
  Cooking experience, morning person, bright, energetic, organized, accommodating.
  
  + BREAKFAST SERVICE
  Any hospitality experience, morning person, bright, energetic, organized, accommodating to guests, confident to lead and handle in-house guest questions.
  
  + DRIVER / SNOW CLEARER
  Experienced & confident in driving in difficult conditions and driving 8-10 seater vehicles. Morning person, fit, happy to get uncomfortable jobs done (snow clearing, fixing, odd jobs at the lodge, dealing with issues in the snow if they arise),
  a leader, organise guests where they need to go, friendly, talkative, welcoming person.
  
  + HEAD CHEF (Head Chef, working alongside Mike)
  Experienced chef that will cook Mike’s menu.
  Each night we serve a set-menu, rotating daily over 6 days.
  Our restaurant caters up to 30 people.
  
  Restaurant concept...
  
  ''Our next chapter – Fire & Ferment – is a culmination of experiences and experiments gathered over the past 5 years.
  The use of fire, cooking over coals and smoking has become an undeniable favourite in our cooking. Meanwhile the magic of fermentation is our backbone for enhancing the flavour profiles of our dishes. This year we’ll be upscaling the use of both of these cooking techniques and paying homage to their deliciousness and nourishment.
  You’ll find plants & vegetables we’ve gathered and preserved from around Hakuba, as well as local meats and fish which we aim to present in a totally new way.
  Each night enjoy a tasty story from the warmth of the restaurant.''
  
  
  + Please note that we all work together, and your position at the lodge can change at anytime.
  
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  POSITIONS AVAILABLE at the SLOPE-SIDE CAFE:
  
  Hourly pay rate.
  Rostered on 4 days per week, 8:30 - 16:00
  
  Apply only if you have barista or food preparation experience.
  
  + BARISTA
  True barista experience, morning person, leader, thrives in a team environment, attention to detail,
  works well under pressure.
  
  +SERVER, FOOD PREPARATION
  Café, barista or kitchen experience, morning person, leader, thrives in a team environment, leader, fun, bubbly, motivated.
  
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  Accommodation + hourly wage will be provided for any position.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You'll be providing customers with magnificent ski holidays, and have the opportunity to experience skiing & snowboarding almost every day.
  
  You'll immerse yourself in some of Japan's best powder snow, and live with a tight team in a remote location.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Accommodation and an hourly wage will be provided for any position.
  The accommodation is shared & is located close-by.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  During the winter: December - March
  Singles: Shared room with 1-3 others.
  Couples: Private room
  Shared toilet & shared shower.
  
  Before the winter: October - 30 November
  Live at the lodge in private room.

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  What else ...

  There are another 8 Ski Resorts in the Hakuba Valley which can be accessed by bus (5 minute walk to the stop), or by car.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  20+ hours per week, 5 days

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