Winter Season - Front Desk

Start Date: 18 Nov 2024

• Handling check-ins and check-outs.
• Handling cash and credit card transactions.
• Reviewing guest accounts to make sure the charges are correct.
• Assisting with general guest and hotel enquiries.
  
• Answering both in-house and outside calls.
• Directing requests and issues to other departments within the hotel and back office for smooth daily operations.
• Responding to email enquiries.
• Handling private onsen booking requests.
• Assisting Concierge, Bellman, Driver, and Ski Valet when necessary.

• Passionate about hospitality service.
• Previous hospitality experience is a plus.
• Professional attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player.
• English is a must, and ability to speak a second language (especially Japanese, Cantonese, or Mandarin) is a plus.

Pay Rate

• ¥1,550 - ¥1,800 per hour.
• 25% overtime rate for hours worked above prescribed working hours for the month.
• 25% late night work rate for work between 10pm and 5am.

Employment Period

• 18 Nov 2023 - 24 Mar OR 31 Mar, 2024.
• Fully paid training at the start of the season.

Hours

• Generally 5 days per week, around 40 hours per week.
• Hours will vary through the season depending on business levels with less hours at the start and end of the season and occasional overtime work during peak periods.

Lift Passes

• Your own Free Grand Hirafu season pass with an option of upgrading to All Mountain at an additional cost.
• If you do not need a pass, you will be offered a bonus payment of ¥45,000.

Travel Support Bonus

• ¥30,000 travel cost support bonus upon contract completion.

Subsidised Accommodation and Staff Shuttle

• Subsidised staff accommodation available in Hirafu starting from ¥5,000 per month quad share, ¥15,000 for twin share (or double for couples) with all utilities, basic supplies and WiFi included.
• Free Staff shuttle available to Kutchan Town for shopping.

Free Ski & Snowboard Lessons

• Great for first-timers and beginners - free ski/snowboard group lessons with GoSnow (dependent on availability.)

Discounts on HTM's services

• Discounts on stays, restaurants, rentals, massages and more with HTM operated businesses.

Future opportunities in Niseko with the company

• For the best performing seasonal staff, we will want you back and can potentially sponsor a working visa for future seasons (provided you meet the sponsorship criteria). Full-time career options are also available.

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