Jobs working in Nozawa Onsen Japan

Work in Nozawa Onsen — Hands up if you want to work in Nozawa Onsen and like shovelling snow? We get lots of it!

Jobs – Nozawa Onsen, Japan

Jobs in Nozawa Onsen:

Nozawa Holidays has been proudly based in the traditional ski town of Nozawa Onsen for nearly 20 years. We have a fantastic international team looking after guests from around the world. Our operations include accommodation, a ski school, rental shop, café, and guided tours. We’re always on the lookout for genki (energetic!) and hardworking people to join our fun, supportive team in this beautiful mountain village. Check out our site for more details on Nozawa; https://www.nozawaholidays.com

UPDATE: 15th July 2025

We’ve had a huge response to our recruitment campaign for the upcoming 2025 season—thank you to everyone who has applied! Most of our positions have now been filled, but we are still looking for a few more team members in the following roles:

Clean Team Members – Housekeeping experience preferred
クリーンチーム：マネージャーのアシスタントも募集中
Office Staff / Guest Relations – Must have a good level of spoken Japanese
オフィススタッフ / ゲストリレーション：日本語が話せる方
Ski Instructors – Must have solid experience and be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa

If you think you’d be a great fit for any of these roles, please send us your details. We also have some friends in town looking for staff with good hospitality experience, so feel free to reach out!

Arigatou gozaimasu – thank you!

野沢温泉で働く：ノザワホリデーズは、歴史のあるスノーリゾート、野沢温泉村で20年前に始まりました。

世界中から訪れるお客様が多く、英語を話す機会もあります。

ノザワホリデーズでは、ロッジスタッフ、スキー教室、レンタルショップ、カフェスタッフやクリーンチーム, オペレーション・マネージャーおよびオフィス・スタッフなどの多岐にわたる職種において、私たちと一緒に働いてくれるスタッフを募集しております。

経験者優遇いたしますが、もちろん未経験でも歓迎します。明るく元気とやる気がある方、是非一度ご連絡ください。

Looking for staff to fill the following roles:

Operations Manager and Office Staff Year Round Positions オペレーション・マネージャーおよびオフィス・スタッフ通年募集
Lodge Managers　ロッジのマネージャー
Photographer/Social Media フォトグラファー／ソーシャルメディア
Lodge assistants　ロッジ　マネージャーのアシスタント
Clean Team Manager　　クリーンチームのマネージャー
Clean Team Members　　クリーンチーム　マネージャーのアシスタント
Rental Staff　スキー　スノーボードのレンタルショップ　スタッフ
Café Staff　　カフェ　スタッフ
Chef シエフ
Office Staff / Guest Relations オフィススタッフ / ゲストリレーション
Ski and Snowboard Instructors　　スキー　スノーボードのインストラクター
Drivers, Shovelers and all rounders　ドライバー　雪かき等のアシスタント
Night Manager ナイト・マネージャー

We’re looking for happy, organized individuals who enjoy taking care of people—and don’t mind shoveling snow (we get a lot of it!). You’ll be joining a great team in a magical mountain town. Preference will be given to those with fluent or strong Japanese and English language skills.

A Few Key Requirements:

Must be available from at least December 10th to March 15th
If you don’t hold a Japanese passport, you must be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa (under 30 years old)
Experienced ski and snowboard instructors may be eligible for sponsorship regardless of age
Applicants must be 20 years or older (legal age in Japan)
Non-smokers only
Preference given to bilingual candidates (English and Japanese) with hospitality experience

Pay varies depending on the role, but we offer competitive rates and benefits. If you have relevant experience and a passion for hospitality, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your resume, cover letter, and a photo to: team@nozawaholidays.com

Benefits:

Rosters are usually 6 days a week, 7-hour shifts with split shifts to allow time to ride.
Subsidized staff accommodation in a traditional Japanese-style lodge near slopes and town.
Season pass subsidies and free use of used ski and snowboard gear.
Discounts on ski lessons, rentals, tours, and other company activities.
Breakfast provided on workdays; lunch and dinner are your choice to cook or eat out.
Regular staff dinners and social gatherings.

The season is busy, so we’re looking for hardworking, fun people to join our team.

Check out one of our staff accommodations—located in the heart of Nozawa Onsen, next to an onsen, and within easy walking distance to work and the slopes: