Machiai Proprietor
まちあいしゅじん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Inn and Hotel Managers
Summary
A profession that operates and manages a machiai (tea house), overseeing arrangements for banquets, customer service, and food and beverage provision.
Description
The machiai proprietor serves as the operations manager of a traditional tea house (machiai), overseeing customer service, room setups, geisha arrangements, food and beverage provision, and staff management. They plan and coordinate banquet packages tailored to customer requests, maintaining high-quality hospitality. Understanding of local culture and geisha traditions is required, along with flexibility to meet diverse needs.
Future Outlook
Although a declining trend is a concern due to aging population and changes in tourism demand, a stable niche market exists due to the inheritance of traditional culture and demand for high-end services.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Customer Service Staff → Assistant Manager → Machiai Proprietor → Owner/Representative → Multi-Store Management
Required Skills
Banquet Arrangement / Customer Service Manners / Food and Beverage Service Knowledge / Staff Management / Traditional Culture Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Accounting Knowledge / Foreign Languages / Marketing Knowledge / Reservation System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary not to miss detailed requests or performances. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly collaborate with many customers and geisha. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to proceed without delays in arranging banquets and geisha, etc. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To provide services in cooperation with staff and geisha. |
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