Guest House Kuroshima
Hiring: Guesthouse Manager
Guesthouse Kuroshima is more than just a place to stay; it is a hub for passing on a "rich life in harmony with nature" to the next 100 years. By valuing encounters with our guests and interactions with the local community, we build our lives with our own hands through the power of connection.
We see Guesthouse Kuroshima as the foundation of our efforts to create a sustainable lifestyle and as the "gateway" for visitors to first engage with this region. Rather than just a "place to sleep," why not join us in creating a "home to return to"?
We are currently seeking a manager to take on the operation of such a guesthouse.
Job Responsibilities
〇 Guesthouse Manager
[Contract / Outsourced] Full-time path available
■ Reservation management (Overall operation of booking sites and site controllers)
■ Responding to inquiries via Official LINE, booking sites, email, phone, DM, etc.
■ Prevention and management of overbookings and booking errors
■ Check-in guidance and handling on-site payments
■ Sales of alcohol, dried fish, T-shirts, etc.
■ Issuance of receipts, invoices, certificates of stay, etc.
■ General management including shift coordination, attendance tracking, and training for part-time staff
■ Inventory management, ordering, and procurement (sheets, supplies, drinks, snacks, etc.)
■ Cash management and scanning receipts into accounting software
■ Social media operations
■ Town walking tour guide
■ General paperwork such as accommodation statistics surveys and government questionnaires
■ Creation of various manuals and checklists
■ Lost and found management, garbage disposal, and vehicle operation management
■ Simple DIY for facility repairs, transportation of materials, etc.
■ Other general duties associated with guesthouse operation
Ideal Candidates
①Attitudes toward Workstyle and Values
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People who want to work as if they are living while being deeply involved in the community.
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People who can find value in and actively participate in non-monetary tasks, such as community events, village chores like grass cutting, or requests from local residents.
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People who can work proactively toward achieving goals, even for tasks outside their assigned duties.
② Approach to Work
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People who can find meaning in steady administrative work and do not mind continuing it for long periods.
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People who, even in difficult situations, do not blame others or the environment, but instead continue to ask "What can I do?" and take action.
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People who always maintain a growth-oriented mindset.
③ Humanity and Cooperation
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People who value their teammates, never speak behind others' backs, and can communicate concerns directly face-to-face.
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People who have mastered basic professional codes of conduct, such as punctuality, keeping promises, and being sincere.
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People who enjoy making others happy.
④ Flexibility and Learning Desire
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People who, even if they have past experience in hospitality or community-building, are not bound by those experiences and can constantly evolve to seek "the best service."
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People who are comfortable using digital tools (beds24, Airレジ, freee, LINE WORKS, etc.).
Workstyle
〇 Employment Type
Independent Contractor or Contract Employee (Potential for permanent employment)
〇 Work Location
67 Ro, Kuroshima-machi, Monzen-machi, Wajima City (Guesthouse Kuroshima)
〇 Working Hours & Holidays
1. For Independent Contractors Expectation of approximately 160 working hours per month.
2. For Contract Employees 2 days off per week, 160 working hours per month, Shift-based.
〇 Salary Monthly
¥180,000 ~ (To be determined based on experience and skills)
〇 Benefits
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Live-in available: Monthly accommodation fee of ¥30,000. Note: Stay in a private staff room or dormitory. Living room, kitchen, toilet, and shower are shared with guests.
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Company car lease: Available for ¥10,000/month + actual fuel costs.
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Marine activity rentals: Discounted rates for SUPs, fishing gear, surfboards, etc.
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Social insurance: Included (Applicable to contract employees only).
Lastly
Chatting with guests, enjoying activities together... You might think, "I want to run a guesthouse someday." I, too, was once one of those who held that admiration.
However, when I actually began opening and operating this guesthouse, I realized that the version of myself who simply enjoyed guesthouses as a guest was only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
The reality is that 90% of guesthouse management consists of "mundane behind-the-scenes work"—so quiet it can sometimes feel lonely. If you see it as nothing more than endless simple tasks, it might feel disheartening.
And yet, strangely, by piling up each small task while imagining the smiles of our guests, those "simple tasks" transform into a precious time that fulfills your own heart.
Of course, there are times when we face unreasonable situations or have to tackle work we aren't particularly good at. In those moments, we ask ourselves: "What is it that we truly want to achieve through this work?"
Our mission at Minato is to "Create a rich life with our own hands." Even if it's something we cannot achieve alone right now, the power of connection born here at Guesthouse Kuroshima will surely make that ideal life a reality one day.
We are waiting for someone who can walk this path with us, holding these thoughts in their heart. Why not build a guesthouse where we "Live with the sea and mountains" together?