Counter
ばんだい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Bathing Facility Workers
Summary
Work involving sitting at the entrance of public bathhouses, handling reception for bathers, fee collection, facility monitoring and cleaning, etc.
Description
Counter staff at bathhouse facilities such as sentos or health spas handle bather reception, fee collection, management of loaned towels and locker keys, facility patrols and cleaning, lost item handling, etc. They monitor facility usage and maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Shift work is common, mainly involving standing and simple tasks.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and changes in housing situations, public bathhouse usage is on a decreasing trend, but steady demand is expected to continue in tourist areas and hot spring facilities.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Counter Staff → Bathhouse Manager → Facility Manager → Spa Facility Staff
Required Skills
Basic Cleaning / Cash Transaction Processing / Customer Service Etiquette
Recommended Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Facility Inspection
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Direct interaction with bathers requires smooth communication |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Involves many simple tasks, with little complex thinking |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Not much acquisition of specialized knowledge required |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves money handling but no advanced numerical skills required |
| Problem Solving | Few opportunities for specialized problem-solving except in emergencies |
Aliases
- Bathhouse Reception
- Counter Staff
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