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CHALLENGE YOURSELF
IN HAKUBA
Working in a magnificent natural environment that has attracted worldwide attention.
Take on your challenge in Hakuba in winter.
The Hakubakan Co., Ltd. is a mountain resort company with over XNUMX years of history since the founding in XNUMX.
We operate seven mountain huts in the Mt. Hakuba area of the Northern Alps,
including Hakuba Sanso Lodge, the largest mountain hut in Japan,
as well as the Kanenonaruoka Ski Slope in the Tsugaike Kogen.
Enjoy the charm of winter, which is different from summer,
You can gain experience that can only be obtained here.
Why not take a new step at Tsugaike Kogen Bell Hill Ski Slope?
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Suitable candidates for ski resort staff
Hakubakan is currently recruiting winter staff to welcome guests from all over the world who enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding.
This is your chance to work in nature and improve yourself in an international environment!
Teamwork-Oriented
Cooperation is essential in any workplace. Those who can support each other and bring smiles to customers' faces will thrive.
Enjoy the harsh winter environment
The cold and heavy snow are part of the joys of living in a snowy country! By enjoying the bitter cold and the hard work of clearing snow, you can fully appreciate the beauty of winter nature.
I can greet people cheerfully with a smile
Greetings are an important form of communication with customers. Greeting customers cheerfully with a smile creates an opportunity for conversation, allowing customers from not only Japan but all over the world to feel at ease and enjoy themselves.
ABOUT THE JOB AND ACCOMMODATION
About work and dormitories
lift staff
You will manage lift operations with the utmost care to ensure customers can use them safely. You will prepare boarding and disembarking areas by clearing snow before operations begin. Single-ride tickets are also available for purchase. As there are many children and beginners at Bell No Naru Oka Slope, you will also guide and assist customers when boarding and disembarking. This is a workplace where you will often have direct contact with customers. For safety reasons, you will need to smile, speak to customers kindly and politely, and support them to ensure smooth boarding and disembarking!
Ticket store staff
I am also in charge of selling lift tickets and working at the attached shop. I also act as an information center for the ski resort, so I collect ski resort information in advance and provide customers with clear and easy-to-understand guidance. As we have many customers from overseas, this is also an opportunity to brush up on my English and other languages.
Restaurant staff
You will be responsible for all kitchen duties, including cooking and washing up, in the kitchen of a restaurant or employee cafeteria. You will start cooking after receiving meal tickets from customers. All menu items are easy to make, so no cooking experience is necessary!
You will also be responsible for serving customers on the restaurant floor and cleaning the building.
Our staff members range in age from high school students to those in their 60s and are of different nationalities, working together and cooperating with each other. Let's help each other and have fun at work!
Daycare staff
This job is at a ski resort daycare center located right in front of the Bell Ringing Hill slope.
While parents enjoy skiing and snowboarding, you will support children to ensure they are safe and having fun. This is the perfect job for people who love children. Also, if you have small children, you can bring them to work! It's a safe and secure working environment.
Dormitory life
The dormitory is attached to the Tsugaike Park restaurant, and the slopes are right in front of you!
The commute time is just 0 minutes. It's a very convenient location for enjoying skiing and snowboarding on your days off. Three meals a day are provided, with hot rice included.
The dormitory is equipped with a variety of facilities to ensure a comfortable stay, including a staff cafeteria, shared bathrooms and toilets, washing machines, Wi-Fi, and drink vending machines.
The rooms are heated and come with bunk beds, futons, pillows, TVs, humidifiers, and hangers.
Sandals such as Crocs are convenient for moving around the dormitory. Please bring snow boots when going out or working.
Please bring your own hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, laundry detergent, sheets, pillowcases, and other necessary items. Don't forget to bring your regular medications.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Daily Schedule
lift staff
*This is a guideline and times may vary depending on the day.
Eat well to get enough energy for the day
Preparation for lift operation Snow removal during snowfall
Rotational breaks
Taking turns eating lunch and taking a break with a warm meal
Rotational breaks
Thank you for your hard work today.
I'm hungry so I'll eat a lot
Let's go to bed early to prepare for the next day
Restaurant staff
*This is a guideline and times may vary depending on the day.
Eat well to get enough energy for the day
Prepare for business, clean the building and prepare food
Rotational breaks
Take turns eating lunch. Charge before lunchtime.
Rotational breaks
Thank you for your hard work today.
I'm hungry so I'll eat a lot
Let's go to bed early to prepare for the next day
WORKPLACE
Workplace
HIRING PROCEDURE
Hiring Process
01
Application
Fill out and submit the application form. Don’t forget to attach a photo of yourself.
02
interview
We will talk about it in an online interview.
If you are looking for a full-time position, we will hold an interview. (If you are far away, we also hold online interviews.)
03
Result notification
We will inform you of the results at a later date.
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions about Recruitment
- What kind of jobs are available?
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The job involves ski resort operations, such as guiding lift passengers, cooking in the restaurant, working at the ticket booth, and working at the daycare center.
Lift staff help ensure safe lift operation by preparing the lifts for normal operation, clearing snow, and assisting passengers on board. Restaurant staff prepare food and prepare and serve simple meals. They also clean the restaurant hall and the facility. Ticket shop staff sell lift tickets, work at the shop, and respond to customer inquiries. Daycare staff look after small children. - Do I get days off?
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You will be asked to take about three days off every two weeks. Sometimes you will be working consecutive days, but once things have settled down you will be able to take two days off per week. We will discuss this with everyone and arrange shifts so that they are not too demanding. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding on your days off!
- Is there Wi-Fi?
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There is business Wi-Fi.
- Could you tell me about the staff dormitory?
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Located right in front of the slopes, your commute time is 0 minutes! You can go directly to the slopes even on your days off. There are shared rooms and private rooms available, and three hot meals are provided. The baths are available 24 hours a day. You can enjoy your time in a homely atmosphere.
- I can't speak English, is that okay?
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We have many customers from overseas, but as long as you have the desire to communicate and a smile, you don't need to be good at English.