Chambermaid
ちぇんばーめいど
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Inn and Hotel Customer Service Staff
Summary
A job that cleans guest rooms in hotels and ryokans, makes beds, replenishes amenities, etc., to provide comfortable accommodation spaces.
Description
Chambermaids clean guest rooms in hotels and ryokans, make beds, replenish amenities, replace linens, etc. They use cleaning tools and detergents to wipe floors, bathrooms and toilets, furniture, vacuum, remove scale from bathrooms, etc. They also perform detailed checks such as replacing towels and sheets, arranging amenities, and checking for forgotten items to provide guests with a comfortable space. Shift work, early morning and late-night duties are common, requiring physical stamina and accuracy.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the lodging industry and the increase in foreign tourists, stable demand is expected. While cleaning robots are being introduced, meticulous human touch services remain important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Housekeeper → Room supervisor → Housekeeping manager → Hotel operations manager
Required Skills
Amenities management / Basic hygiene knowledge / Bed making / Cleaning skills
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (foreign languages) / Hospitality manners / Time management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to respond flexibly according to accommodation conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to not miss small dirt or missing items in guest rooms. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work, movement, and carrying heavy linens. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Mainly routine work, no need for advanced analytical skills. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Procedures are fixed, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is almost no numerical management or calculation work. |
Aliases
- Bed making staff
- Guest room cleaner
- Room maid
Related Jobs
- Hotel front clerk
- Housekeeper
- Room service staff