Season 26/27 - Kitchen Hand

Job Title: Front of House

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a versatile team member who will take part in kitchen operations, food preparation, service support, and overall restaurant operations.

This role is essential in delivering memorable dining experiences by combining great food, smooth teamwork, and a positive atmosphere.

You will work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure high quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

JOB OVERVIEW/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items with consistency and care
• Create bento and takeaway meals while maintaining quality standards
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and work areas
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service flow
• Assist with inventory management and stock control
• Handle guest orders, reservations, and inquiries professionally
• Support basic marketing activities to help attract new customers
• Step in to assist team members as needed during busy periods
• Develop bold flavors and visually appealing dishes
• Contribute to a positive, energetic kitchen environment

Training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

REQUIREMENTS

【Must】

• Experience
  • Strong interest in food, hospitality, or restaurant operations
  • Experience working collaboratively in a team environment (any industry)
    
• Education and Qualification
  • Valid working visa in Japan
• Skills
  • Ability to follow basic cooking and work procedures accurately
  • Ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace
  • Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
• Language Skills
  • Conversational level or above in English
• Competencies
  • Friendly, polite, and professional attitude towards guests and colleagues
  • Reliable, punctual, and responsible work ethic
  • Strong awareness of hygiene and food safety standards
  • Ability to perform job-related tasks that may involve standing and movement

【Preferred】

• Experience
  • Previous experience in a restaurant, kitchen, café, or food service setting
  • Experience assisting with food preparation or plating
    
• Education and Qualification
  
  • Education or training in hospitality, tourism, or service-related fields
• Skills
  • Culinary-related certifications or Food Sanitation credentials
  • Willingness to learn new cooking techniques and workflows
• Language Skills
  • Conversational level or above in Japanese
• Competencies
  • Positive contributor to team morale and workplace atmosphere
  • Proactive in sharing ideas to improve service and operations
    

Employment Terms and Condition

Contract Period & Renewal

• Contract Period: 11/16/2026 - 3/31/2027
• Contract renewal: Applicable
• Reason of Renewal: 
  • Employee’s work performance and attitude.
  • Company’s business demands.

Duty, Work Location & Scope of Changes

• Duty: may be changed as determined by the company
• Initial Work Location: one of the company’s properties in Niseko Area, Hokkaido
• Scope of changes: company properties in Niseko Area, Rusutsu or Furano.
  • Training may be conducted at other location.
  • Employees may be required to work at different properties based on operational needs.
    
  • The initial assignment will be determined by the company.

Commuting & Workplace policy

• Private Vehicle Commuting: Not permitted
• Measures to prevent passive smoking: indoor smoking prohibited

Working hours, Days off & Overtime

• Working hours / Shift schedule: Up to 8 hours between 05:30 to 22:00
• Days off: two days off per week (based on shift schedule)
• Overtime: Yes
• Monthly Average Overtime Hours: 10 hours per month
• 36-Article Agreement (overtime): Applicable (Due to seasonal factors and a high concentration of orders from general customers, periods of increased workload are expected)

Salary Package / Benefit

• Salary: 1,500 yen / per hour
• Subsidized Ski Pass on your location or Recreational Allowance
  
• Social Insurance Available (Health insurance, Employee pension, Employment Insurance, Workers’ accident compensation insurance), if eligible.
• Staff Accommodation Available
• Company Events