About the Role
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo is seeking an individual to manage all aspects of accommodation reservations, including handling bookings and managing reservation websites. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide detailed reservation support by envisioning guest stays, leveraging English and communication skills to contribute to the planning and sales strategies of accommodation plans.
Responsibilities
- Manage reservations from travel agencies, OTAs, and our direct website, and update plan information.
- Handle accommodation reservations, changes, and cancellations via phone and email.
- Plan and develop accommodation packages.
- Negotiate and conduct sales activities with OTAs, travel agencies, and agents.
- Analyze reservation performance and sales status, and support revenue management operations.
Requirements
- Business-level Japanese language proficiency (reading and writing) is required.
- Conversational English proficiency.
- Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, email correspondence, etc.).
Skills
- Hotel or ryokan work experience.
- Accommodation reservation work experience.
- Hotel customer service experience (front desk, guest services, etc.).
- Experience in the travel agency, airline, or bridal industries.
- Experience in customer service industries such as restaurants, department stores, or retail.
- Customer support experience, including sales and customer service.
- Experience using OTAs and reservation systems.
Location
- Tokyo
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level (for those with hospitality mindset)
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- JPY 2,640,000 - JPY 3,120,000 per year
Benefits
- Salary increase once a year.
- Bonus twice a year.
- Social insurance (health, pension, employment, worker's compensation).
- Commuting allowance (up to JPY 100,000 per month).
- Meal allowance.
- Condolence and congratulatory money (e.g., wedding/childbirth gifts).
- Retirement plan (for employees with 3+ years of service).
- Accommodation discount program.
- Discount on in-house restaurant usage.
- Membership in Relais & Châteaux (employee benefits program).
- Family & Staff Party.
- Preferential rates at Relais & Châteaux hotels worldwide.
About the Company
- The Kitano Hotel Tokyo is a 70-room small luxury boutique hotel located in Nagatacho, Tokyo.
- It is the only Relais & Châteaux member hotel in Tokyo, welcoming guests from Japan and abroad.
- The hotel blends global hospitality standards with Japanese omotenashi to offer exceptional guest experiences.
- Since opening in 2019, it has become a diverse hotel with approximately 80% of guests being international.
- Its strength lies in the personalized service possible in a 70-room boutique setting.
