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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Role: </span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">Sous Chef</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><br>Location:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Hakuba</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Contract term</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\">: Seasonal/Full Time</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Period:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> December 2026 - March 2027</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Work hours:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Average of 40 hours per week <br><br></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">ABOUT US</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Hakuba Hospitality Group (HHG) is comprised of a young and dynamic international team offering the largest portfolio of boutique hotels, premium chalets and apartments and international food &amp; beverage outlets in prime locations throughout the Hakuba Valley. This season we will be operating 50 chalets and apartments, 5 hotels, 10 Food &amp; Beverage outlets and 1 travel agency. All HHG properties are located in the three villages surrounding the Olympic Happo One Resort: Happo, Echoland, and Wadano. <br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">THE ROLE OVERVIEW</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">As a Sous-Chef, you will play a key role in our kitchen operations, assisting the Head Chef in menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management. Your culinary skills and leadership will contribute to the creation of high-quality dishes and ensure consistent taste and presentation. Collaborating with the kitchen team, you'll help maintain a smooth workflow and uphold the highest standards of hygiene and safety. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and ready to make an impact in a dynamic culinary environment, this role is for you.<br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">SOUS-CHEF DUTIES</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Menu Assistance:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Collaborate with the Head Chef in developing and refining menus, suggesting creative dishes, and ensuring their successful execution.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Food Preparation:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Lead by example in preparing and cooking menu items to maintain consistency, taste, and presentation standards.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Kitchen Management:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Oversee kitchen operations, including supervising kitchen staff, organizing workstations, and maintaining a smooth workflow.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Quality Control:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Conduct regular quality checks on dishes to ensure they meet the restaurant's high standards of taste, appearance, and portion size.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Inventory Oversight:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Assist in monitoring inventory levels, optimizing ingredient usage, and minimizing waste while ensuring timely procurement.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Health and Safety Compliance:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\">Training and Support:</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif\"> Train and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques, proper equipment usage, and maintaining a positive work environment.<br><br></span></span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">WHAT YOU NEED</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Legal right to live and work in Japan</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Willingness to work flexible hours, evenings, mornings, weekends, and holidays, as per the requirements of the establishment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to handle a fast-paced and dynamic work environment and to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects (such as kegs or cases of beverages), and handle the physical demands of the job</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong work ethic and a team first mentality </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Japanese or international license preferred <br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">WHAT WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO BE LIKE</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You speak Japanese or English but ideally both</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You are reliable and trustworthy</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You care about your appearance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You have a great team spirit and easily connect with others</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You have a guest-first approach to hospitality </span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Ability to commit until March 31, 2027</span><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Competitive hourly rate</span></li>\n<li><span>Subsidized Accommodation</span></li>\n<li><span>Discounts at all HHG restaurants and bars </span></li>\n<li><span>A variety of shift patterns to allow for plenty of time on the mountain</span></li>\n<li><span>The opportunity to live and work and play in one of the world's snowiest ski resorts </span></li>\n<li><span>Potential for longer-term or returning opportunities<br></span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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