Senior Chalet Host

Senior Residential Host – Beverage & Service (Working Holiday Visa)

Seasons Collection | Niseko, Japan

Deliver a refined, highly personalised guest experience in an ultra-luxury private residence setting.

Seasons Collection is seeking an experienced Senior Residential Host with a strong background in luxury hospitality, fine dining, private chalets, or superyachts to join our Niseko residences for the upcoming winter season.

This role is ideally suited to candidates eligible for a Japan Working Holiday Visa, offering a unique opportunity to combine high-end hospitality experience with a seasonal lifestyle in one of the world’s premier ski destinations.

About Seasons Collection

Seasons Collection is an ultra-luxury hospitality concept centred on private residences, delivering the service of the world’s finest hotels within the privacy of a home.

Our approach is defined by discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating exceptional, highly personalised guest experiences.

The Role

As Senior Residential Host – Beverage & Service, you will play a key role in delivering and elevating the guest experience across all service touchpoints.

From morning coffee through to evening dining and après-ski, you will ensure that every moment is executed with precision, flow, and attention to detail.

You will lead beverage service, coordinate closely with the culinary and housekeeping teams, and maintain a confident yet discreet presence with guests, anticipating needs while respecting privacy.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, private chalets, or superyachts
• Strong background in beverage service, including wine, cocktails, and coffee
• Ability to confidently prepare and deliver a range of cocktails to a high standard
• Good understanding of wine, including service, pairing, and guest recommendations
• Experience delivering full hosting cycles, including breakfast, dinner service, and daily guest interaction
• Experience creating and delivering themed experiences, including in-residence events, après-ski moments, and bespoke activations both within the residence and off-site
• Fluent English spoken and written is essential, with strong guest interaction skills
• Japanese language is not required while welcomed
• Experience in high-touch, guest-facing environments
• High level of attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to operate within a small, high-performing team

Working Holiday Visa Eligibility

• Candidates must be eligible for a Japan Working Holiday Visa
• Typically, available to applicants aged 18–30 (depending on passport country) – Applicants must check working holidays visa eligibility online
• Applicants must apply for the visa from their home country prior to arrival

Why Join Us

• Be part of delivering highly personalised, ultra-luxury guest experiences
• Work within a small, detail-driven and collaborative team
• Operate in a unique private residence environment rather than a traditional hotel
• Live and work in Niseko, one of the world’s leading ski destinations
• Be part of a growing global ultra-luxury hospitality concept

Practical Details

Location: Niseko, Japan
Seasonal engagement: November 1 to March 31, 2027
Accommodation and transport provided
Access to skiing