Winter Season - Housekeeper

Start Date: 24 November 2025

• Cleaning Guest rooms, onsen, and public areas in the hotel.
• Bedmaking for in-house Guests and new arrivals.
• Replenishing Guest amenities in rooms and public areas.
• Notifying supervisor of any issues in rooms or the hotel or property.
• Reporting maintenance issues.
• Receiving supply deliveries.
• Assisting Guests when necessary.
• Other general tasks in the hotel or property.

• Passionate about hospitality service.
• Previous housekeeper experience is a plus but not necessary.
• A team player with a professional attitude and attention to detail.
• Basic English language skills. Japanese language skills or desire to learn a plus but not mandatory.

Pay Rate

• ¥2,000 - ¥2,200 per hour.
• 25% overtime allowance for hours worked above prescribed working hours for the month.
• 25% late night allowance for work between 10pm and 5am.

Employment Period

• 24 November 2025 - 29 March 2026.
• 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

• A 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 ¥50,000.

Travel Support Bonus

• ¥50,000 travel cost support bonus upon contract completion for new staff or ¥80,000 for returning staff.

Subsidised Accommodation and Staff Shuttle

• Subsidised staff accommodation available in Hirafu or Kutchan with all utilities, basic supplies and WiFi included.
• For staff based in Kutchan, there is a free staff shuttle to transport to and from work in Hirafu.

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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