Mahjong Parlor Owner
マージャンてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Managerial Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A mahjong parlor owner is the operator of a mahjong parlor (雀荘), responsible for store operations, staff management, sales management, and customer service to provide a comfortable playing environment.
Description
A mahjong parlor owner, as the parlor's proprietor, obtains permissions and complies with laws to open and operate the store. Specifically, they handle equipment management such as tables and chips, staff recruitment, training, and shift scheduling, sales and financial management, customer dispute resolution, and event planning. They also manage legal operating hours and serve as a fire safety manager to maintain a safe and comfortable environment at all times. Diverse customer attraction strategies are required, such as local community-focused services, beginner classes, and online reservation systems.
Future Outlook
Competition will intensify due to the diversification of entertainment forms, but locally focused or event-specialized parlors are expected to have stable demand. Legal amendments and differentiation from online mahjong will be key factors going forward.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Amiable / Problem-Solving Oriented / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full Commission / Night Shifts Available / Self-Employed Sole Proprietor / Shift Work / Side Job Possible
Career Path
Mahjong Parlor Staff → Assistant Manager → Manager/Owner → Multi-Store Expansion → Franchise Operations
Required Skills
Customer Service / Equipment Management / Legal Knowledge (Amusement Businesses Act) / Sales and Financial Management / Shift Management / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Conflict Management / Event Planning / Marketing / Negotiation Skills / SNS Operations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with customers and staff is essential. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because initiative is needed to independently plan and improve, leading the store. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical skills are necessary for daily sales and inventory management. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and organizational skills are required for store operations and shift management. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high stress tolerance is required for handling customer disputes and busy periods. |
Related Qualifications
- Amusement Business License
- Fire Safety Manager
Aliases
- Mahjong Parlor Operator
- Parlor Owner
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