RURU opens its first location in Gion, Kyoto! A café with water flowing across its tables | Now hiring opening staff | Put your English skills to use ◎
Valid Through Date: 31 Dec 2026
Job type
Part-time
Japanese Level
N2 level
Location
Kyoto-shi
Job Description
Responsibilities
RURU will open in Gion, Kyoto, in October 2026!
We are looking for opening staff
to help us create a new RURU together in Kyoto ✨
Right next to Yasui Konpiragu Shrine,
our "Nure Sansui (Water-Flowing Dry Landscape) Table," where water flows over a table depicting a dry landscape garden,
creates a Japanese-modern space unique to RURU.
1F: Takeout
2F: Eat-in (approximately 12 seats)
As this is a small shop, we value teamwork 😊
【Job duties】
• Preparing drinks
• Plating sweets
• Customer service / Cash register duties
• Cleaning the shop
• Opening preparations / Closing duties
As the Gion area is busy on both weekdays and holidays,
this is a fast-paced work environment!
We are looking for opening staff
to help us create a new RURU together in Kyoto ✨
Right next to Yasui Konpiragu Shrine,
our "Nure Sansui (Water-Flowing Dry Landscape) Table," where water flows over a table depicting a dry landscape garden,
creates a Japanese-modern space unique to RURU.
1F: Takeout
2F: Eat-in (approximately 12 seats)
As this is a small shop, we value teamwork 😊
【Job duties】
• Preparing drinks
• Plating sweets
• Customer service / Cash register duties
• Cleaning the shop
• Opening preparations / Closing duties
As the Gion area is busy on both weekdays and holidays,
this is a fast-paced work environment!
Industry
Food and Beverage
Salary
Hourly wage: from ¥1,200
*Determined based on experience and abilities.
*Determined based on experience and abilities.
Location Detail
1–2F, Building next to Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, 51-4 Shimobentencho, Higashiyama Ward
Closest Station
Train:
• 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
• 15-minute walk from Subway Kawaramachi Station
Bus:
• 1-minute walk from Higashiyama Yasui bus stop
• 2-minute walk from Kiyomizu-michi bus stop
• 10-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
• 15-minute walk from Subway Kawaramachi Station
Bus:
• 1-minute walk from Higashiyama Yasui bus stop
• 2-minute walk from Kiyomizu-michi bus stop
Requirements
Japanese Language Level Requirement
Business level（Equivalent of N2）
Work Experience Requirements
Not required/Beginners Welcome
Education Requirements
No Educational Background Required
Features
Job Features
No Educational Background Required
Pay Raise
Any Age Welcome
Any Gender Welcome
International Students Are Welcome
Job Title
RURU opens its first location in Gion, Kyoto! A café with water flowing across its tables | Now hiring opening staff | Put your English skills to use ◎
Work Hours
Shift system
Actual working hours per day: up to 8 hours
【Shifts between 9:00 and 20:30】
9:00–10:00 / Opening preparations
10:00–19:00 / Business hours
19:00–20:30 / Closing duties
▼Example shifts
• 9:00–17:00
• 10:00–18:00
• 13:00–20:30
【Breaks】
• For work exceeding 6 hours: 45 minutes
• For work exceeding 8 hours: 1 hour
*Applicants able to work consistently for 4–8 hours per day are welcome
*Business hours may change
Actual working hours per day: up to 8 hours
【Shifts between 9:00 and 20:30】
9:00–10:00 / Opening preparations
10:00–19:00 / Business hours
19:00–20:30 / Closing duties
▼Example shifts
• 9:00–17:00
• 10:00–18:00
• 13:00–20:30
【Breaks】
• For work exceeding 6 hours: 45 minutes
• For work exceeding 8 hours: 1 hour
*Applicants able to work consistently for 4–8 hours per day are welcome
*Business hours may change
Visa requirement
Visa support (A work-eligible visa is not required when applying)
Transportation Allowance
Daily limit / ¥1,000 round trip
Trial Period
No
Insurance
Employment Insurance
Health Insurance
Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance
Recruitment Method
Direct Hiring
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