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Hello everyone!
My name is Lyoma - I am a Japanese Canadian guy, born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, where I spent the majority of my life. I moved to Japan 10 years ago, and have spent a lot of time on farms all over the country.
I have recently found home in Hakuba, Nagano - right by the Japanese Alps, and will be opening a restaurant this winter.
I am looking for avid food lovers, chefs / FOH staff with restaurant experience.
The style of cooking will be shared plate/tapas style dishes, with charcoal-grilled / fermented foods / local and seasonal produce playing a big part in the menu.
The position will be a full-time, paid job, but I'll make sure you have time to go ski and explore the beautiful resorts we are surrounded by.
The position is for December - the end of March, but potentially have an all-year position if you were interested in staying in the Hakuba Valley.Types of help and learning opportunities
Hospitality/TourismCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We'll be using a lot of local and seasonal produce, so you'll have the opportunity to learn about Japanese ingredients, as well as Japanese (and non-Japanese) fermentation methods and cooking styles.
There are also many sake breweries/wineries to visit in the Nagano prefecture.
For non-culinary adventures, Hakuba has a lot to offer in terms of winter activities - from skiing/snowboarding to snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and more.
I have had the opportunity to explore a lot of Japan as well, so if you need any tips on traveling outside of Hakuba, I would be happy to help! For those wanting to learn Japanese, i'd be happy to teach conversational Japanese :)Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Help
Kitchen: Looking for people who are experienced cooks, and have knowledge/interest in charcoal/fire cooking, fermented foods, farming (we will be growing our own microgreens).
Front of House: Knowledge in wine, comfortable taking orders, overlooking bookings/reservations, ability to explain dishes to guests.
Conversational Japanese language skills are appreciated, but not required.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: FluentAccommodation
I currently have one female-only accommodation unit which is furnished and ready to live in.
Can also accommodate a couple if both members will be working for the restaurant.
For any males interested in the position, I currently do not have something available, but can sort out an accommodation unit if you are keen on coming to Hakuba!What else ...
Must have valid working status in Japan.
Looking for people who are happy and cheerful, willing to try new things, and like to work in team environments.
Hakuba's winter is intense - very busy and lively, so it won't be a chilled-out holiday type of arrangement - but for those looking for experiences, I am positive you'll enjoy your time with us.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Breakfast (6:00AM - 11:00AM) // Dinner (3:30PM - 11:00PM) - shifts will be for dinner OR breakfast, not both, unless you want the hours.