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
Coordinate daily room turnaround schedules across luxury condominium towers and townhomes in Hirafu and Hanazono. Manage linen deliveries, assign room quotas, audit cleaning quality, and lead multinational seasonal cleaning crews.
Pay
¥260,000–290,000 / month
Duration
5 months
Start
20 November 2026
End
20 April 2027
Job type
Accommodation
Housing
Subsidized Shared Apartment
Monthly salary in JPY, subsidized western staff housing, seasonal all-mountain pass, visa sponsorship, and powder ride time allowances.
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Previous housekeeping or hotel team supervisory experience. Strong organizational competence, driver's license, and fluent English communication.
All Mountain Season Pass
Subsidized Housing
Visa Sponsorship
Powder Breaks
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.
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