Simple Lodging House Owner
かんいしゅくはくしょしゅじん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Inn and Hotel Managers
Summary
A profession that operates simple lodging houses, handling guest services and facility operations management.
Description
A simple lodging house owner operates and manages permitted simple lodging facilities (such as guesthouses or minshuku), handling guest reservations, check-in and check-out services, facility cleaning and inventory management, ensuring safety and hygiene, customer service, troubleshooting, marketing, and revenue management. Operations often involve small numbers of people, with the owner or a few staff handling multiple roles. Compliance with laws, utilization of local resources, and customer acquisition strategies using SNS and reviews are also important.
Future Outlook
With the recovery of tourism demand, opportunities for starting businesses and job openings are on an increasing trend. Addressing strengthened legal regulations, hygiene and safety standards, and achieving differentiation will be future challenges.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Simple Lodging House Owner → Accommodation Facility Manager → Ryokan and Hotel Manager → Tourism Facility Operation
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Customer Service Manners / Facility Management / Reservation Management System Operation / Simple Accounting
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Foreign Languages) / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Marketing (SNS Management and Promotion) / Pricing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly adapt to seasonal changes and shifts in customer demographics. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed checks are necessary for facility safety and hygiene management. |
| Communication Skills | Due to frequent interactions with guests and handling complaints. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for cleaning and facility maintenance. |
| Planning & Organization | Scheduling for cleaning and reservation management is important. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly respond to guest requests and troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure complaint handling and work during busy periods. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Related Jobs
- Guesthouse Operator
- Hotel Manager
- Ryokan Manager