Bus Driver (Winter Seasonal)

Position Title: Bus Driver

Location: Niseko, Japan

Reports to: Guest Services Manager
Contract Term: Winter Seasonal
Hourly Rate: 1,800-2,100 JPY (DOE)

About us

MnK Niseko is an integrated real estate, property management, and hospitality company that has been providing services in Niseko, Hokkaido since 2010. Our customers visit us from all parts of Japan and all over the world. Our team of professionals is diverse and committed to serving their needs in a professional and friendly manner.

A key part of our company culture is regular cross-department communication and contribution across all MnK Niseko's functions. We help each other. That could mean driving a guest to the mountain, helping to clear snow, or participating in a brainstorming session.

The Role

As a Bus Driver for MnK, you will be working at the Chalets at Country Resort, a collection of chalets located a short drive from the town of Hirafu. To help our guests feel at ease living out of town, we run a bus service to the center of Hirafu and the base of the ski resort.

Your responsibilities will include shuttling our guests in and out of town in sometimes harsh and difficult winter driving conditions. You will need to help maintain the bus and provide excellent customer service for our guests. We are seeking hardworking drivers who go the extra mile for our guests, are organized, and are self-motivated so that operations run smoothly.

You will be working as part of the Guest Services team, and teamwork within MnK is important to make the winter seasons run effectively, so we are looking for individuals who have awesome teamwork skills to join us here in Niseko.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing our guests with friendly, professional, and personalized customer service
• Simple maintenance on all MnK vehicles, including fluid checks and top-ups when required, and maintaining the general vehicle condition
• Shuttling our guests to and from town, following all of Japan’s driving and road laws
• Checking, updating, and organizing our daily bus schedule
• Communicating with your team to ensure a smooth flow of operations
• Providing a safe and comfortable journey for our guests in challenging driving conditions
• Physical work and a lot of snow clearing!
• Being a team player, working and living in a close environment with your teammates
• Providing guests with local information and recommendations
• Supporting the Front Desk/Resort Services team and site manager
• Supporting other teams during busy times

Key Qualities

• Comprehensive driving experience in medium to large vehicles (20+ seaters) in adverse weather conditions
• The ability to use your initiative and remain calm under pressure
• The desire to learn all the local information/activities and help recommend guest services
• Comfortable with physical work and up for a lot of snow clearing!
• Face-to-face customer service/tour guide, or hospitality experience is an advantage
• Awesome and friendly personality
• Self-motivated
• Organized and punctual
• Team orientated

Benefits

• Subsidized Staff Accommodation is available
• Subsidized Grand Hirafu/Hanazono season lift pass
• Specialized training and induction program
• Discounted tours & activities from local suppliers
• Working with awesome people from around the world
• More powder than you can handle!
• Potential to move into a year-round position for outstanding team members

Employment Period

December 2026 - February 2027

Working Hours

It depends on customer demand and snow conditions, but on average, you can expect to work 32-36 hours a week.