Guest Relations Officer - Japanese Speaking

Role summary

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The Guest Relations Officer – Japanese Speaking welcomes guests, manages arrival and departure assistance, responds to questions, handles requests and complaints, and coordinates with Front Office, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, and Concierge teams. Candidates should be fluent in Japanese and English; Indonesian language skills are advantageous. Previous experience in guest relations, front office, or a luxury hotel is preferred. The role requires polished communication, cultural awareness, strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a genuinely warm service approach. Candidates are expected to work shifts, remain professional under pressure, protect guest confidentiality, and consistently deliver Shangri-La’s standards of personalised hospitality.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a global luxury hospitality group founded in Hong6 Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. The company is recognised for personalised service, elegant surroundings, and its philosophy of creating a home away from home for guests. Shangri-La properties typically provide accommodation, restaurants, lounges, meeting facilities, wellness services, and leisure experiences. In Indonesia, the group has operated prominent luxury hotels serving international business and leisure travellers. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and receive opportunities to develop careers across hotel departments and international properties. Service excellence, respect, teamwork, integrity, and attention to individual guest needs are central to the company’s working culture.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam, and other tourist islands. Bali is the most internationally oriented destination, with strong demand for guest relations, front office, food and beverage, wellness, and resort professionals; Jakarta and Surabaya provide more corporate and city-hotel opportunities. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, religious diversity, and respectful dress and behaviour. Lifestyle ranges from Bali’s beach-and-wellness scene to Jakarta’s busy urban environment. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate work visa, arranged before employment begins; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Indonesian immigration authorities is essential. Relocation costs, accommodation, transport, health insurance, and tax treatment should be clarified in the offer. Learning basic Indonesian is highly useful, while Japanese and English are valuable in international hotels.