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At Your Service Agent(テレフォンオペレーター)

Japan The Westin Yokohama Estimated salary: Approximately ¥2,800,000–¥4,000,000 per year, depending on experience, language ability, and shift allowances
Role summary

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The At Your Service Agent handles hotel telephone calls, guest requests, information inquiries, wake-up calls, and communication with relevant departments. Requirements typically include strong customer-service and communication skills, a professional telephone manner, basic computer ability, and flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Japanese fluency is generally essential, while conversational English is highly desirable in an international hotel. Candidates are expected to remain calm under pressure, record requests accurately, protect guest privacy, and provide warm, efficient service consistent with Westin and Marriott standards. Previous hotel, call-center, or customer-service experience is helpful but may not always be required.

About the employer

The Westin Yokohama is an upscale wellness-focused hotel operated under Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Located in Yokohama's Minato Mirai district, the hotel offers guestrooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, a fitness centre, and wellness-oriented guest experiences. Westin is known for its emphasis on sleep, wellbeing, nutritious dining, and the brand's signature Heavenly Bed. Marriott provides structured service standards, training, and opportunities to develop across its global hotel network. Employees commonly work in multicultural teams and serve both domestic and international guests. Benefits and employment conditions vary by contract and position, but may include staff meals, hotel discounts, social insurance, transportation support, and career development opportunities.

What the job usually comes with in Japan

Usual for Japan, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingDorm common at resorts and ryokan; employers must help skilled-worker hires find housing (by law)
MealsVaries
FlightsVaries
Service chargeVaries; tipping is not customary in Japan
Contract5 years at most on the skilled-worker visa (by law); contract length and probation vary
Leave10 days' paid leave after 6 months, up to 20 after 6.5 years (by law); 16 national holidays
Income taxNational tax starts at 5% (top 45%); 10% local tax from year 2; social insurance about 15% of pay

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Japan?

How it works: Specified Skilled Worker visa for hotel line jobs: pass a skills test and basic Japanese (JLPT N4), then the employer sponsors you; no local-first test; 5 years at most.

Watch for: Pass the hotel skills test and basic Japanese (N4) first; you can sit both in Japan on a short stay. Ask whether room cleaning alone is covered: it is not among the listed jobs.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Immigration Services Agency: Specified Skilled Worker, accommodation field. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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