Closing on: 8 May 2026
Expected Salary
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The Accommodation role under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program involves delivering high-quality hospitality services in lodging facilities such as hotels, ryokans, or guesthouses. Workers ensure guest satisfaction through tasks like front desk operations, guest assistance, restaurant services, and promotional activities. Candidates must be over 18, in good health, and possess relevant occupational skills and Japanese language proficiency (typically JLPT N4 or higher) to work immediately without extensive training. This role emphasizes Japan’s omotenashi (hospitality) culture, requiring cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and adherence to high service standards to address labor shortages in the hospitality sector.
Accommodation workers under the SSW program are tasked with providing exceptional hospitality services to enhance guest experiences and ensure smooth operations. They handle front desk duties, including checking guests in and out, managing reservations, and responding to inquiries with professionalism. They offer guest assistance, such as carrying luggage, providing directions, and addressing special requests, embodying Japan’s omotenashi principles. In restaurant settings, they serve meals, take orders, and maintain a clean and welcoming dining area, adhering to hygiene and safety standards. They may also contribute to planning and public relations, such as organizing events, creating promotional content, or collaborating with staff to elevate the facility’s appeal. Maintaining cleanliness in guest rooms, lobbies, and common areas is essential to ensure a comfortable environment. Effective communication in Japanese is critical for interacting with guests and colleagues, resolving issues, and following workplace protocols, while cultural adaptability ensures respect for Japan’s hierarchical and service-oriented hospitality norms.
The Accommodation role under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program involves delivering high-quality hospitality services in lodging facilities such as hotels, ryokans, or guesthouses. Workers ensure guest satisfaction through tasks like front desk operations, guest assistance, restaurant services, and promotional activities. Candidates must be over 18, in good health, and possess relevant occupational skills and Japanese language proficiency (typically JLPT N4 or higher) to work immediately without extensive training. This role emphasizes Japan’s omotenashi (hospitality) culture, requiring cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and adherence to high service standards to address labor shortages in the hospitality sector.
Accommodation workers under the SSW program are tasked with providing exceptional hospitality services to enhance guest experiences and ensure smooth operations. They handle front desk duties, including checking guests in and out, managing reservations, and responding to inquiries with professionalism. They offer guest assistance, such as carrying luggage, providing directions, and addressing special requests, embodying Japan’s omotenashi principles. In restaurant settings, they serve meals, take orders, and maintain a clean and welcoming dining area, adhering to hygiene and safety standards. They may also contribute to planning and public relations, such as organizing events, creating promotional content, or collaborating with staff to elevate the facility’s appeal. Maintaining cleanliness in guest rooms, lobbies, and common areas is essential to ensure a comfortable environment. Effective communication in Japanese is critical for interacting with guests and colleagues, resolving issues, and following workplace protocols, while cultural adaptability ensures respect for Japan’s hierarchical and service-oriented hospitality norms.
