Private Chef

Private Chef

Hospitality Team ー H2 Life

Location: Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Contract term: Seasonal

Work hours: 40 hours per week average. Roster will be made based on resort occupancy and hours variable dependent on the schedule of guests and the tasks requiring completion each day – the role will not always follow a routine pattern of hours and as such will include work on weekends and public holidays.

About H2 Group

H2 Group has been at the forefront of innovation in the Niseko region since 2003. Since that time, we have expanded our operations to become a full-service consultancy offering project management, real estate services, property management and hospitality management. We are a tight-knit, international team spread across offices in Niseko and Furano. Please see: https://www.h2life.com/

Our Culture

As a H2 Group employee, you will be joining a service-driven team that is committed to outstanding performance and results. We are equally committed to our employees as a team, and to the joys of living and working in Hokkaido’s amazing alpine environments.
Our mission is to create sensational memories for our owners, guests and clients.

The Role

We look for candidates that have a passion to serve and to create amazing experiences for our guests. Working alongside a team of highly qualified individuals, you can expect a friendly, warm, energetic atmosphere of employees of international culture who share the same passion.
The uncompromising guest experience starts with the booking process, continues with the bespoke itinerary curation, and right through to arrival in Niseko and throughout their stay at our luxurious properties, and until they bid farewell to Niseko. As a Private Chef, we are looking for someone who has a passion for creating the most sensational and unforgettable holiday experiences for our guests. If you have a great attitude, are creative, have self-discipline, are a great team player who loves to meet people from different cultures, we would love to meet you.

Key responsibilities

Food Preparation

  • Assure that all food preparation will be in accordance with Chalet standard of excellence, policies and procedures, and befits the quality expected from a HakuLife experience.
  • All food preparation to follow according to hygiene, food cleanliness and safety guidelines.
  • Co-ordination and supervising all phases of foods production
  • Final touches during plating and checking, and before pick up.

Operational

  • Go through Kitchen Opening and Kitchen Closing check list
  • Daily cleaning of kitchen equipment in work area following Closing check list
  • Daily check and cleaning of fridge to ensure stock level of ingredients is appropriate and cleanliness of fridge is maintained
  • Organize purchase order after inventory check, do the ordering by before 1 week guest arrived
  • Responsible for monthly Opening and Closing inventory
  • Food cost control
  • Daily closing clean and clear the garbage bin
  • Manage garbage room to ensure that rubbish is disposed of properly
  • Perform all other reasonable task as requested by management
  • Snow clearing (when necessary)
  • Able to drive for the guest and colleagues (when necessary)

Skills we are looking for

  • A proactive, positive & professional approach to all duties
  • A desire to host our guests with ultimate respect and to help deliver their best holiday.
  • A true passion for cooking and creating delicious cuisines
  • One that will motivate and encourages people of all ages and nationalities to do their best work
  • A team player, intuitive and able to anticipate team’s needs
  • A proactive, positive & professional approach to all duties
  • A highly self-motivated team player with ability to multi-task
  • Flexible, copes well to constant changes with an ability to think on your feet
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Computer skill (basic Microsoft software skills Word, Excel)
  • Able to maintain control and composure in a difficult situation
  • Reliable and punctual, with great time management
  • Quick learner and displays a keen interest for menu experimentation
  • Attention to detail, organized with good record keeping skills

Qualifications

  • Degree in culinary school (preferred)
  • Have attended hygiene and safety course
  • Fire and safety knowledge
  • More than 10 years' working experience in a hotel or restaurant would be given preference
  • International driving license (preferred)

What we offer

  • Salary is between ¥250,000 – ¥400,000 monthly depending on experience
  • ¥100,000 signing bonus
  • Performance-linked bonus scheme. Paid monthly
  • Company uniform will be provided
  • Pension and healthcare
  • Subsidized staff accommodation
  • Japanese working visa sponsorship (Sponsorship available to certain candidates)

Apply now

If you think you meet the description outlined above and want to join one of the most successful teams in the area, please contact our careers team at Careers@h2group.com with your resume and cover letter. We will contact you if you have the skills we are looking for.