Bathhouse Attendant
よくじょうばんだい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Bathing Facility and Cleaning Service Occupations
- Minor : Bathing Facility Workers
Summary
A job that handles reception duties, cleaning, and customer service at public bathhouses or hot spring facilities.
Description
Bathhouse attendants work at the front desk of sentos or hot spring facilities, handling tasks such as selling bath tickets, managing luggage and lockers, lending towels, cleaning and inspecting inside and outside the baths, responding to customer inquiries, and monitoring safety within the facility. They manage customer entry and exit, provide initial response in case of accidents or troubles, and maintain the overall hygiene and normal operation of equipment. Work is shift-based, involving a lot of standing and simple cleaning tasks, requiring physical stamina and flexible responsiveness.
Future Outlook
Although sentos and day-trip hot spring facilities are declining, demand is expected to continue in facilities providing specialized services due to health trends among the elderly and increasing inbound tourism.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Night Shifts / Part-time / Self-employed / Shift Work
Career Path
Bathhouse Attendant → Supervisor (Attendant Leader) → Facility Manager → Hot Spring Facility Manager → Independent Business (Sento Management)
Required Skills
Cash Handling / Cleaning / Hygiene Management / Reception and Guidance Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Customer Service Manners / Foreign Language Support / Safety Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important for cleaning and early detection of abnormalities. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary to communicate smoothly with diverse bathers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing and cleaning work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Requires calmness during peak times or handling complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly routine tasks, no need for advanced logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mostly follows set procedures, little need for creativity. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Focuses more on mastering basic tasks than acquiring specialized knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic numerical processing such as sales management and inventory counting. |
Aliases
- Bathhouse Reception
- Counter Staff
Related Jobs
- Bathroom Cleaner
- Hot Spring Facility Staff
- Sento Owner