
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:
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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!
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:
日本語が話せるスタッフを募集しています。
期間:
12月中旬から3月中旬(もしくは長期)
仕事内容:
掃除、調理、ベッドメイキング、雪かきなど
募集要項:
元気、時間に正確でよく働く方
海外からのゲストやスタッフと楽しく働ける方
英語が話せるとなお良し(話せなくても大丈夫です)
How to apply
If you have a passion for Hospitality and the snow life then please send us your resume and a photo to team@nozawaholidays.com
興味のある方は、下記までメールと写真を送ってください。
team@nozawaholidays.com
Jobs Nozawa Onsen Staff Accommodation