Bus Driver

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. As a Bus Driver, 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.

Conversational English required. Bilingual ability in Japanese or Chinese is highly advantageous.

About the Company

MnK is a distinctive and growing company specialising in resort accommodation management in the beautiful Niseko, Hokkaido. Our amazing locations in the ski resort of Niseko-Annupuri are the perfect place for holidays and outdoor activities. We provide property management and hospitality management to our 3 locations; Akazora, The Chalets at Country Resort and The Orchards Niseko. We want to ensure all owners and guests have the most enjoyable and comfortable time with us, and we try to personalise our service to ensure all guests feel welcome and at ease while enjoying their winter escape. During the winter months, we are at our busiest and rely on hiring an incredible crew of winter staff to expand our team and help run our operations through these busy months.

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

Selection Criteria

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 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 - Mid-March 2027

Probationary Period

1 month

Working Hours

30–40 hours per week, approximately 6–8 hours per day, 5 days per week, with 2 days off.

Remuneration

¥1,800 - ¥2,100 per hour, depending on experience and language ability.

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