Do I need to speak fluent Japanese?
No, because the client base is heavily international, fluent English is the primary requirement. Basic conversational Japanese is a welcome bonus.
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Ski Japan (NISADE) · Japan
Apply by 1 October 2026
Craft specialty espresso coffees, warm matcha lattes, and breakfast bakery items inside the buzzing NBS coffee bar at Grand Hirafu base. Welcome international skiers, operate touch-screen POS registers, and manage fast-paced morning queues.
Pay
¥1,450–1,650 / hour
Duration
5 months
Start
25 November 2026
End
20 April 2027
Job type
Hospitality
Housing
Subsidized Shared Housing
¥1,450/hr, subsidized accommodation in Kutchan, seasonal mountain ski pass, staff meal allowance, and afternoon riding schedules.
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Demonstrated specialty barista background (dialing in espresso, milk steaming, latte art). Outgoing customer approach and reliable punctuality for 7:00 AM starts.
Grand Hirafu Ski Pass
Subsidized Staff Housing
Daily Coffee Meals
Equipment Hire Discounts
Ski Japan, operating alongside Niseko Alpine Developments (NISADE), manages premium western-facing hospitality and guest services in Japan's legendary powder hubs. They recruit English-speaking seasonal teams to assist international powder riders with rentals, property concierge pipelines, and ski school coordination.
Premier Gateway for Western Staff in Japan
Guaranteed Deep-Powder Riding Access
Full Japanese Visa Sponsorship Framework Support
English-First Working Operational Environments
No, because the client base is heavily international, fluent English is the primary requirement. Basic conversational Japanese is a welcome bonus.
Yes, winter contracts include either local resort lift access or a monthly allowance towards local pass networks.
VIP Ski · Hospitality
€1,400–1,650 / month
