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Join us at a Restaurant & Bar in Yunomine, Kumano-kodo Japan!

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The experience

We're looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help at our newly opened our bar, located in the heart of Yunomine Onsen and the Kumano Kodo area. As part of the J-hoppers Hostel group (which has 7 hostels across western Japan), you'll have the chance to experience the beauty of this region while assisting as a bartender, server, and cleaner.

###### A Visa which permits working is required!!!

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English and Intermediate Japanese

Over 20 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🏡 You'll live in an independent small company house within walking distance, sharing the space with friendly hostel staff from around the world. The bedroom is basically private. Plus, you'll have free access to the nearby onsen baths whenever you like!
If you're ready for an exciting adventure in Japan, this is your chance! 🎌

Activities & Shift

3 days a week,
7.5 hours x 2 days from 2pm to 9:30pm
3 hours x 1 day from 5pm to 9pm

Rules

At least you need to have a working holiday permission.
Tourist visa or culture exchange visa is not allowed for this position.
You will work as a head bar-tender / chef for the longer-time 2 days and should be more responsible than normal volunteer workers.