Hospitality internship near World Heritage Site
Code: OTH-002
Industry: Hospitality / Travel / Restaurant
Location: Takayama, Japan
Start Date: Flexible
Duration: 2 to 6 months
Internship summary
This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to work for a well-known Thai restaurant & guest house just near World Heritage Site.
Tasks
- Assist chefs to prepare and design Thai dishes
- Manage purchase of goods and foods
- Take orders and serve foods in dining hall, welcome and attend customers
- Improve menu books, interior decoration/ layout in dinning hall
- Immerse yourself in the culture and interact with locals
- Improve signs, instructions and site layouts
Requirements
- Age: 18+
- Work experience in restaurant is a plus
- A "Can do " person
Languages
- Japanese: Desirable but not essential
- English: Conversational and above
Company background
The company is located in central Japan, as one of the most popular destinations by foreign tourists visiting Japan with traditional touch with old town preserved area. As you live in Takayama, one can easily access to Shirakawago (UNESCO world heritage village) in 50 mins by car, to couple of ski resort in 30-40 mins by car. Surrounded by Japan Alps mountains, there are many trekking and mountaineering spots within 30-60 mins by car, such as Kamikochi, Shinhotaka, Okuhida, etc. 2 hours by train to Nagoya, 2 hours to Kanazawa, 2 hours to Matsumoto.
Benefits
3 meals a day provided for working day.
Express bus tickets (One way) from Tokyo/Osaka/Nagoya provided.
Accommodation (Private room) provided in Central Takayama town.
Free bicycle rental provided during assignment period.
Discount tickets for nearby Hot Spring (ONSEN) provided (depending on the availability, possibly 1 ticket per week).
