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Guest Services Driver — Niseko, Winter 2026/27

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Pay
¥1,300/hr
Employment
Seasonal
Season & start
Winter 2026/27
1 Dec 2026 – 25 Feb 2027
Role type
Hospitality & guest services
Workplace language
Japanese + English
English
Business
Housing
Provided
Area
Niseko

About the role

Drive Niseko Portfolio guests around Niseko this winter. You'll take guests between their accommodation, restaurants, activities and shops, help with luggage and ski gear, and keep the vehicles clean, safe and clear of snow, working closely with the front desk team.

Responsibilities

  • Drive guests to and from accommodation, restaurants, activities and shops in the Niseko area
  • Greet guests and help load and unload luggage and ski gear
  • Adjust the driving schedule to daily operations
  • Work with the front desk team on guest services
  • Keep vehicles clean, fuelled and ready; report damage and arrange maintenance
  • Answer guest questions and requests
  • Clear snow from vehicles, access areas and properties
  • Transport staff and support operations as needed

Requirements

  • Japanese driving licence valid for the guest shuttle, or International Driving Permit (category D), with a clean driving record
  • Confident driving; experience on snow and ice highly preferred
  • Friendly, guest-focused and a good communicator
  • Able to work a flexible schedule
  • Fluent English
  • Must have, or be eligible for, a Japanese Working Holiday visa

Nice to have

  • Ski resort or winter hospitality experience
  • Customer service or hospitality experience
  • Japanese language skills

Benefits

  • ¥1,300/hour
  • About 30–35 hours per week
  • Staff accommodation ¥15,000
  • Paid training
  • Discounted Hirafu/Hanazono lift pass
  • Discounts on activities with Explore Niseko, Hokkaido Core and Niseko Portfolio
  • Free transfer from New Chitose Airport to staff accommodation
  • Contract extension possible, depending on availability and performance

Housing

Staff housing provided

Staff accommodation ¥15,000, in the Niseko area.

How staff housing works in Niseko

Language & work eligibility

  • Workplace language: Japanese + English
  • English: Business

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