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Hi, Emily & Mike here, and we run a ski lodge in Japan.
Situated within walking distance of 2 Resorts in the Hakuba Valley (Nagano Prefecture, Japan), and are surrounded by the woods & mountains.
Our lodge consists of 7 Rooms (sleeping up to 30 people), Bar & Restaurant, Movie Room, Dry Room and Spa.
Our lodge attracts couples, families and large groups. It's a very cosy, friendly place to stay during the winter offering a relaxing social space with great food & wine. Having a wine or beer by the fireplace after a day out on the slopes really captures that winter lodge feel!
The lodge will be operating from 20 December 2024 - 30 March 2025.
We also run ski-through / slope side cafés at Hakuba Cortina & Hakuba Norikura Resort.
Serving specialty espresso coffee and homemade artisan style baked goods.
We have opportunities available at the lodge, and the slope-side cafes.
We're looking for FUN, ENERGETIC, GO-GETTER personalities that have a SENSE OF ADVENTURE, 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.
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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 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 - or willing to learn!
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE at the LODGE:
Hours: 20 - 40 hours per week, depending on the position.
+ 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.
+ ROOM CLEANER
Fast motivated worker with attention to detail, prefers to handle tasks alone within a team, friendly, assertive.
+ BAR
Experience working in a bar/ restaurant, night-person, confident, people lover, a host - you like bringing people together, social. An interest in food and knowing how to describe dishes to your guests.
+ 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:
Hours 20-30 hours per week.
Hourly pay rate.
Rostered on 4-5 days per week, 8:30 - 16:00
2-3 days off per week.
Apply only if you meet the requirements below:
+ 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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll be providing customers with magnificent ski holidays, and have the opportunity to experience skiing & snowboarding.
You'll immerse yourself in some of Japan's best powder snow, and live with a tight team in a remote location.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Accommodation and an hourly wage will be provided for any position.
The accommodation is shared & is located close-by.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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.
What else ...
There are another 7 Ski Resorts in the Hakuba Valley which can be accessed by bus (5 minute walk to the stop), or by car.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
20+ hours per week
Feedback (2)
We came before the start of the season and we… read more
I could only say that I really lucked out when it comes to this place. This was my first ever Workaway and Mike and Emily were simply the best and loveliest hosts. I’ll never forget the magical 2 months that I stayed with them!
From my first day there, the team made me feel extremely welcome and part of the family. The lodge… read more
All the best with… read more
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We came before the start of the season and we… read more
I could only say that I really lucked out when it comes to this place. This was my first ever Workaway and Mike and Emily were simply the best and loveliest hosts. I’ll never forget the magical 2 months that I stayed with them!
From my first day there, the team made me feel extremely welcome and part of the family. The lodge… read more
All the best with… read more
