Style Agent(Housekeeping Runner)

Job Description

The Style Agent (Housekeeping Runner) supports the housekeeping team by delivering linens, towels, amenities, cleaning supplies, and guest requests throughout the hotel. The role typically requires a high-school education or equivalent, physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to stand, walk, lift, and push service carts for extended periods. Previous hotel, housekeeping, or customer-service experience is helpful but may not be essential. Candidates should be reliable, well-groomed, polite, safety-conscious, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and holidays. Basic Japanese or English communication skills are useful, while a cooperative attitude and prompt guest service are essential.

Company Info

W Osaka is a luxury lifestyle hotel in Osaka operated under the W Hotels brand, part of Marriott International. Located in the Shinsaibashi area, the hotel combines contemporary design, energetic social spaces, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, and personalized guest service. W Hotels is known for its modern, music-focused atmosphere and distinctive Whatever/Whenever service culture. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a global portfolio of hotels and resorts across many brands. Employees generally work in an international environment with opportunities for hospitality training, career development, and transfers within the Marriott network. At W Osaka, housekeeping colleagues play an important behind-the-scenes role in maintaining the hotel's luxury standards and ensuring guests experience clean, comfortable, and well-presented rooms and public areas.

Destination Guide

Japan offers hospitality opportunities in major destinations such as Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, Hokkaido, and resort islands. Hotels commonly recruit for housekeeping, food and beverage, front office, kitchen, and guest-service roles. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, courtesy, cleanliness, and careful attention to detail. Osaka provides excellent public transport, diverse food, lively neighborhoods, and generally high living costs, especially for housing. Foreign workers usually need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; hospitality roles may qualify under categories such as Specified Skilled Worker, depending on duties, qualifications, Japanese ability, and testing requirements. Applicants should confirm visa eligibility directly with the employer and Japanese immigration authorities. Relocation normally involves arranging a residence card, local address registration, health insurance, pension, banking, and accommodation. Learning practical Japanese will greatly improve daily life and career prospects.