SPA THERAPIST (Contractor 業務委託 or 契約社員)
Rikka Spa is a boutique spa, renowned for providing a sanctuary of warmth and tranquillity. Located within the luxury hotel Setsu Niseko (voted ‘Japan’s Best Ski Hotel 2025’), Rikka Spa features 5 treatment rooms and specialises in spa treatments and facials. Conceptualised and operated by LAPIDEM, our programs are created around a philosophy that “true beauty only comes from good health”.
Niseko is an international holiday destination that is increasing its appeal as a resort for all seasons. During the summer months, Niseko is a peaceful sanctuary of wellness appealing to primarily a domestic market. Recognised globally as Asia’s finest powder snow resort, Niseko takes on a new life in the busy winter season, making it a great environment for learning languages and new cultural experiences.
At Rikka Spa, we are passionate about delivering a high level of customer service to our clients throughout their wellness journey and are looking for motivated individuals who share our passion to join our team on a year-round or seasonal basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Deliver high quality treatments
- Counselling and consultations
- Create a relaxed environments where clients feel comfortable
ABOUT YOU
- Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our guests
- A passion to learn new treatments, skin technologies and procedures
- Flexible nature, ability to multi-task and strong time-management skills
- Able to work closely with the team and management to support successful team outcomes
- A positive, friendly and professional attitude
- Legally eligible to work in Japan (holding a valid visa status).
STANDARD WORKING HOURS
- Variable working hours scheduled on monthly basis e.g 13:00 – 22:00 including 60-minute break (8 working hours)
- Hours may increase during high occupancy periods
- Days off: 2 days off per week (shift system), 116 days or more off per year
WHAT WE OFFER
Annual Compensation (consideration based on skills, experience, and language skills)
¥4,400,000 to ¥6,300,000
Probation period: 1–3 months (Compensation during the probation period differs from the regular salary.)
This includes:
- Company dormitory staff accommodation or housing allowance of up to ¥30,000/month
- Seasonal Grand Hirafu and Hanazono Ski Lift Pass
- Performance-based bonus of up to the equivalent of one month’s base salary
Other Benefits
- Product sales incentives and tips
- Transportation allowance: up to ¥30,000 per month
- Employee discounts on various Lapidem products, as well as Setsu Hotel accommodation, food & beverages, ski rentals, yoga, etc.
- Training & development opportunities, including fully sponsored training at our Tokyo head office
- Relocation package of JPY 200,000 from those outside Hokkaido and JPY 100,000 from within Hokkaido
If you would like to apply for this position, please include a cover letter telling us about yourself and why you'd like to work for Rikka Spa along with an updated copy of your resume to [email protected]