Winter Season - View Hotel Shimataya Chef

2025/2026
Chef duties are:
  • Will be in charge of the breakfast buffet service
  • Manage food orders, storage, prep, and cooking procedures
  • Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety protocols
  • Monitor your stock and order ingredients with our providers when needed,
  • Create or contribute to daily specials and menu development
  • Maintain a high standard of hygiene in the kitchen,
  • Be on time for duty, wearing the correct clothes at all time,
  • Train and oversee kitchen hands
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
  • Previous experience in commercial or hotel kitchens
  • Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety
  • Ability to work under pressure,
  • A punctual individual with a high standard of hygiene,
  • Ability to work quickly, cleanly, and efficiently
  • Team-oriented and flexible with shifts
  • Fluent English or Native Japanese with basic in English

Working Hours & Time Off:

  • 8 hours per day, 1-hour unpaid break
  • 2 days off per week
  • Salary & Payment: ¥1,350 per hour
  • Paid monthly (calculated at end of month, paid on the 10th of next month)
  • Winter season bonus: ¥4,000 per 7 full workdays (※minimum 77 days worked to qualify)
We provide to our staff:
  • Accommodation provided (deposit: ¥10,000, refunded if room is clean and items returned)
  • Staff meals (lunch & dinner) included from Dec–Mar (vegetarian option available)
  • Winter lift passes available (shared pool or option to take a company loan to buy your own ※Ski pass loan requires credit card security and must be repaid in full if leaving early)
  • Utilities: ¥5,000/month
  • Optional parking: ¥20,000/month (limited availability)

Other Conditions:

  • Chef role is required to start around Mid November to get familiar with the work environment and the local rules.

Candidates for all positions must possess a Japanese passport or valid work/working holiday visa at the time of the winter season.

Apply for the Position

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this role and your interest in working at Nozawa Hospitality. We will review all applications and only get in touch with those who have been shortlisted for an interview. Rest assured that even if you don’t get hired for this role, we will keep your CV on hand and let you know if a suitable role becomes available. We look forward to having you on the team!

Email: res@Nozawahospitality.com

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