Career Opportunities

Resort Japan KK, Housing Japan's sister company, is seeking a motivated professional to join its growing team in Hakuba, Nagano. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse business with interests in hospitality, real estate, and resort operations in one of Japan's leading mountain destinations.

About Resort Japan:

We own and operate a growing portfolio of distinctive boutique hotels in Hakuba Valley, one of Japan's premier mountain destinations and a globally recognized ski resort. Our properties range from vibrant lifestyle accommodations to premium mountain retreats, welcoming guests from around the world throughout all four seasons. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded leader to drive revenue growth, distribution strategy, direct bookings, and international market development across our hotel portfolio.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Head of Commercial to lead all aspects of revenue management, distribution, digital marketing, and business development across our hotel portfolio. This role is ideal for an internationally minded hospitality professional currently living and working in Japan who is looking to take the next step in their career and assume broader commercial responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Revenue Management & Pricing
• Distribution & E-Commerce
• Marketing & Demand Generation
• International Market Development
• Analytics & Business Performance

The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, direct bookings, and overall profitability across the portfolio.

Candidate Profile

Required:

• Native or fluent English
• Professional working proficiency in Japanese
• Minimum 5 years of relevant hospitality experience
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset

Preferred:

• Revenue management, e-commerce or commercial strategy experience
• Experience with PMS, CRS, channel management and OTA platforms
• Resort or destination hospitality experience
• Knowledge of Southeast Asian travel markets

Success Metrics

• Revenue growth
• RevPAR growth
• ADR growth
• Occupancy growth
• Direct booking growth
• Green-season revenue growth
• Marketing ROI
• Overall contribution to profitability

Why Join Us?:

• Direct access to ownership and decision making
• Significant responsibility and autonomy
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Attractive performance-based bonus structure
• Significant upside for exceptional performance and measurable business results
• Company housing or rental assistance available
• Opportunity to build and lead the commercial platform for a growing hospitality business in Hakuba

How to apply:

Please send a personal statement and your English and Japanese CV to recruit@housingjapan.com

About Us:

Resort Japan KK is a fast-growing company located in the stunning Japan Alps, in Hakuba Village, Nagano. We specialize in real estate brokerage, property management, and are in the process of building out a Hotel and Hospitality business.

Currently, we own and operate Nomad Hakuba, Blue Star Hotel Tsugaike, and Cedars Tsugaike. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead our hotel division and drive our hospitality business forward.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a motivated and strategic General Manager with a passion for hospitality, strong leadership skills, and the ability to scale operations effectively. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in hotel openings and operations in Japan, possesses native-level Japanese proficiency, and is fluent in English.

Candidates with experience in business development, event planning, and marketing strategies will have an added advantage. A love for nature and winter sports is a plus, as our location in Hakuba offers an incredible work-life balance for outdoor enthusiasts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of all Resort Japan hotels and F&B outlets
• Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies to enhance brand visibility
• Lead recruitment, training, and team management to foster a high-performance work environment
• Manage revenue, budgeting, and cost control to ensure financial sustainability

What We Offer:

• Permanent position with long-term career growth opportunities
• Work hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (standard)
• Housing allowance to support relocation and accommodation
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive social insurance coverage
• Unique work environment in a charming log cabin office in the heart of Hakuba Village

If you are excited about leading a growing hospitality business in one of Japan’s most scenic locations, we’d love to hear from you!

How to apply:

Please send a personal statement and your English and Japanese CV to recruit@housingjapan.com