Kyoto Handicraft Center is a comprehensive facility that provides a wide range of services to tourists visiting from across Japan and abroad, focusing on Japanese tradition and culture, including storefront sales of traditional crafts and Kyoto souvenirs, restaurants, and experience classes. In addition to customer service at storefronts and restaurants, teaching handmade craft classes, and operating online shops specializing in crafts for overseas markets, you will be able to make full use of your English skills in disseminating information via social media targeting overseas audiences. Working on a wide range of tasks while aiming to be 「a place that fulfills travel memories of people from around the world」, you will work within the large team of Kyoto Handicraft Center. *Work content change range: All work as defined by the company
Pay & allowances
Base salaryBase (monthly avg.) or hourly: ¥1,150–¥1,250
BonusNo
Pay raiseYes (¥50/hour)
Fixed overtime payNo
Commuting allowanceUp to ¥500/month
Pay cut-off day15th of each month
PaydayPaid on the 27th
Work style
Working hoursShift rotation / Hours 1: 10:00–19:00 / Hours 2: 11:00–18:00 / Hours 3: 12:00–20:30 / or 6h+ between 10:00–20:30 / Notes: 店頭の営業時間:1月と2月は(2)11時から18時、それ以外 は(1)10時から19時、舞妓ディナーがあるときは(3)20 時30分まで勤務可能。 営業時間中に6時間程度以上(休憩1時間)勤務で相談可。
Break time60 min
OvertimeSpecial clause (Art. 36 agreement) / Notes: Busy season response: 78 hours per month, 720 hours per year, 6 times per year. [Busy seasons] October 16 to November 15, March 16 to April 15.
Days offOthers / Two days off/week (varies) / shift system
Workdays per week2–5 days/week / days negotiable
Employment & contract
Employment typePart-time
Employment periodFixed term (under 4 months) / until 2026/9/15 / Renewal possible (renewed in principle)
Trial periodYes (3 months; same conditions as regular employment)
Conversion to permanentYes
Benefits & welfare
Insurance enrolledWorkers’ accident insurance
Retirement allowanceNo
Dormitory / company housingNo
Commute by carNot allowed
Apply & selection
Experience required
Required experience, knowledge, and skills: English conversation ability (daily conversation level) is required.
Result notificationafter document screening / after interview / documents: within 7 days of receipt / interview: within 15 days
About the company
アミタ 株式会社
Business activities
We operate comprehensive duty-free shops for foreign visitors and comprehensive souvenir shops for domestic tourists.
Company features
Established Kyoto Handicraft Center in 1967. We welcome many domestic and international tourists and operate Kyoto Craft Mart primarily through hotels in the city.
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