WORK WITH US,
JOIN OUR TEAM.
Join our Winter Team in Madarao Kogen, Japan
** SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY **
We are looking for passionate team members to enhance our lodge experience.
Here is everything you need to know.
Onpoint Madarao is a boutique ski lodge specializing in exclusive private-group stays in the heart of Madarao Kogen.
We deliver warm, personal, high-quality hospitality for guests seeking a premium private mountain experience.
For the winter season, we are seeking exceptional team members to help operate the lodge.
This is seasonal work, but we are not looking for casual seasonal workers.
We are looking for mature, reliable people who take pride in responsibility, cleanliness, teamwork, and guest experience.
Our team is small, which means every person matters.
We operate as a high-performing hospitality team, and every member plays an important role in maintaining the Onpoint standard.
FUEL THE MOUNTAIN
​​First Tracks Start with Breakfast
Daily Breakfast Chef Position
The Breakfast Chef is responsible for preparing and serving daily breakfast for our private lodge guests.
Breakfast sets the tone for the entire guest experience, making this a highly important role within the team.
Main Responsibilities
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Prepare and serve daily breakfast
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Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
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Assist with food preparation and stock management
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Wash dishes and reset the kitchen after service
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Support wider team duties once breakfast service is complete
Ideal Candidate​
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Has cooking or kitchen experience
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Is organized, clean, and efficient
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Can work calmly under pressure
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Assist with food preparation and stock management
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Takes pride in presentation and consistency
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Understands the importance of attention to hygiene and detail
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Shared Responsibilities​
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At Onpoint Madarao, teamwork is essential. ​Once your main role is complete, all staff help with the daily lodge tasks required to keep everything running smoothly.
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These include:
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Vacuuming
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Restocking firewood
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Cleaning toilets
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Lint-rolling sofas
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Washing dishes
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Restocking supplies
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Shuttle support
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Preparing common areas
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Helping other team members when needed
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No one is "above" the small jobs. A strong team helps each other.
BEAT THE STORM
​​Before the Mountain Wakes
Snow Clearing & Outdoor SupportPosition
This role is essential during the winter season. Heavy snowfall is part of life in Madarao, and keeping the lodge safe and accessible is a key daily responsibility.
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Main Responsibilities
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Clear snow from entrances, paths, and access areas
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Help maintain safe access around the lodge
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Restock firewood
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Assist with outdoor maintenance
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Support shuttle duties when required
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Help the wider team once snow-clearing duties are complete
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Ideal Candidate​
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Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
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Reliable in all weather conditions
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Proactive and safety-minded
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Able to start early when snowfall requires it
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Snow clearing experience is preferred but not essential
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Experience using high-power machinery
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Shared Responsibilities​
​
At Onpoint Madarao, teamwork is essential. ​Once your main role is complete, all staff help with the daily lodge tasks required to keep everything running smoothly.
​
These include:
​
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Vacuuming
-
Restocking firewood
-
Cleaning toilets
-
Lint-rolling sofas
-
Washing dishes
-
Restocking supplies
-
Shuttle support
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Preparing common areas
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Helping other team members when needed
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No one is "above" the small jobs. A strong team helps each other.
CREATE THE FIRST IMPRESSION
Make Guests Feel at Home
Hospitality Assistant
Housekeeping & Food Service
This role supports the daily guest experience through housekeeping, cleaning, food service, and general lodge operations.
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Main Responsibilities
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Clean and help prepare guest rooms
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Clean and prepare shared spaces
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Assist with food service
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Wash dishes and support kitchen operations
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Restock guest supplies
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Help keep the lodge clean, warm, and welcoming
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Support shuttle duties when required
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Ideal Candidate​
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Has hospitality or housekeeping experience
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Is detailed, focused, and efficient
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Works well as part of a team
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Has a positive and professional attitude
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Understands that the small details matter
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Enjoys people
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Shared Responsibilities​
​
At Onpoint Madarao, teamwork is essential. ​Once your main role is complete, all staff help with the daily lodge tasks required to keep everything running smoothly.
​
These include:
​
-
Vacuuming
-
Restocking firewood
-
Cleaning toilets
-
Lint-rolling sofas
-
Washing dishes
-
Restocking supplies
-
Shuttle support
-
Preparing common areas
-
Helping other team members when needed
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No one is "above" the small jobs. A strong team helps each other.
THE PERKS ARE REAL.
So is the work.
What we offer, what we expect, and how to apply.
​​Work Schedule
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Approximately 5 hours per day
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1 day off per week
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Seasonal winter position
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Morning and afternoon duties depending on guest schedules
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Flexibility is required during heavy snowfall and guest turnovers
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This position is ideal for people seeking a winter lifestyle with serious ride-time opportunity, while being part of a professional hospitality team.
At Onpoint, the mountain lifestyle is real, but it is earned through commitment, professionalism, and consistency, producing a high standard at work.
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Who We Are Looking For​​
We are looking for people who are:​
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Reliable
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Honest
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Hardworking
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Team-focused
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Clean and organized
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Good with guests
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Calm under pressure
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Respectful of the shared working environment
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Passionate about skiing or snowboarding
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Legally permitted to drive in Japan
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Professionalism over Parties
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Experience is valuable.
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Attitude matters more.
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Who This Job is Not For
​​This role is probably not the right fit if you:​
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Need constant supervision
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Avoid cleaning or basic daily tasks
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Struggle with early mornings
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Do not work well in a team
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Are primarily looking for free accommodation and maximum riding time
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Cannot commit to the full season
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Cannot legally drive in Japan
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Enjoy late nights out rather than early mornings in the powder
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We value people who understand that the mountain lifestyle comes with responsibility.​
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The work comes first.
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​​Why Work at Onpoint Madarao?
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Work in one of Japan’s best powder regions
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Serious ride-time opportunity
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Join a small, supportive, high-performing team
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Gain valuable boutique hospitality experience
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Work with guests from around the world
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Live and work in beautiful Madarao Kogen
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Enjoy working in Japan and have the best season of your life
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We value our staff and will take care of you
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Compensation & Benefits
​​Compensation package includes:​
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Competitive hourly pay
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Accommodation options
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Staff meals
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Mountain lifestyle benefits
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Season pass
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​​Full compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.​
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How to Apply?
Please send us:​
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Your CV or resume
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A short introduction about yourself in writing
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Your preferred position
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Your winter availability
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Your visa status for Japan
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Please include a short 30–60 second video introducing yourself, telling us where you are from, your work background, and why you want to join Onpoint.
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Confirmation that you hold a valid driver’s license and are legally permitted to drive in Japan
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Any relevant hospitality, cooking, driving, snow-clearing, or customer service experience
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