Want to work with us at Isobe Sake Store?
Thank you for your interest.
I'm Ryo Isobe, the representative of Isobe Sake Store.
Our store was founded in 1885 and is a liquor store that has been in business for about 140 years in Kofu, Yamanashi. In addition to our physical store, we deliver the passion of brewers and the appeal of sake to customers nationwide through our online store and social media. We are looking for people who can enjoy new challenges while valuing tradition.
About Isobe Sake Store
- A long-established liquor store (retail) founded in 1885
- Offers carefully selected alcoholic beverages, mainly Japanese sake, shochu, and Yamanashi wine
- Self-operates an online store and social media
- Uses tasting culture to understand sake quality → applies this to customer service and communication
- Challenges itself with the motto "new breeze in an old industry"
Job Description
You will start with delivery and store operations. Once you are comfortable, you will be entrusted with responsibilities such as e-commerce site management and social media communication, according to your aptitude.
DeliveryDeliveries to restaurants (a few times a day).Store OperationsDaily operations such as customer service, product display, inventory management, and cleaning.E-commerce Site ManagementShipping, creating product pages, planning special features (all done in-house).Social Media ManagementInformation dissemination, shooting, and simple editing for Instagram / X / Facebook, etc.Tasting (optional)Taste sake from breweries to deepen your understanding of its flavor. *Drinking before delivery is not allowed. Safety rules must be followed.
Attraction of this Job
The best environment for sake lovers
You can experience experimental brews and limited-edition sake, and learn about their flavors and the breweries' backgrounds.
Long-established × Challenge = Great potential for growth
You can improve e-commerce, social media, and store layouts with your own ideas.
Discretion and Growth
You will be entrusted with planning to execution according to your aptitude.
From local to national
While rooted in the local community, you can connect with fans across Japan online.
Desired Candidate
Required Conditions
- Cooperative
- Enjoys talking to people
- Confident in physical strength
- Comfortable with computer tasks
Preferred Skills
- Sake-related qualifications (e.g., Sake Master)
- Experience in e-commerce operations/digital marketing
- Experience in social media management / shooting and editing photos/videos
- Ability to be liked by people (enjoys customer service)
Working Hours and Holidays
Working Days Monday-Saturday
Working Hours 9:00-19:00
Break 12:00-13:00 (with morning coffee break and 3 pm snack break)
Overtime基本上なし (sometimes early departure by 30 minutes)
Holidays Sundays off / If Monday is a national holiday, we are closed. Approximately one flexible day off per month (may change during busy periods such as December)
Salary and Benefits
Employment Status Full-time (start date negotiable)
Salary ¥180,000 - ¥280,000 per month
Bonus Twice a year (August and December)
Commuting Allowance
Incentives based on work performance
Social Insurance, etc. Unemployment insurance / Health and welfare pension / Workers' compensation insurance / Retirement allowance accumulation
Work Location and Access
2-4-3 Takahata, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture 400-0042 (remote work not possible)
Access Closest: Kofu Station (approx. 15 minutes by car)