Companion (Club)
こんぱにおん（くらぶ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Hospitality Entertainment Workers and Geisha
Summary
A profession in night entertainment facilities such as clubs and lounges, entertaining patrons and providing pleasant experiences through conversation and drink services.
Description
Companions (club) are customer service roles primarily in nightclubs, lounges, or cabarets, where they sit beside patrons, engage in conversation, provide drinks, and offer hospitality. They utilize conversation skills, attentiveness, and etiquette to communicate with customers and increase repeat visits. They also collaborate with store staff on event planning and achieving sales targets. Work hours are mainly at night, requiring physical stamina for standing work and long customer interactions, as well as stress tolerance.
Future Outlook
Although competition is intensifying due to the diversification of entertainment and the increase in online services, demand for high-end face-to-face hospitality remains strong. Improving working conditions and securing talent across the hospitality industry are key challenges.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Night Shift / Part-time OK / Regular Employee Promotion / Shift Work
Career Path
Companion (Apprentice) → Chief Companion / Leader → Store Manager → Area Manager → Independence / Entrepreneurship (Club Management)
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Conversation) / Customer Service Manners / Drink Service Techniques / Personal Appearance
Recommended Skills
Event Planning and Operation / Foreign Language Conversational Ability / Sales Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to various customer types and situations. |
| Communication Skills | Because high communication skills are required in conversations and customer service with customers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of customer service and standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there is a lot of stress such as late-night hours and handling complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because there is little complex analytical work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is almost unnecessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Service Etiquette Certification
Aliases
- Club Companion
- Hostess
Related Jobs
- Bartender
- Hotel Front Desk
- Reception Staff