In shortDo not decide from a “Foreigners welcome” label alone. Check whether you may do the specific work, then review the duties, language requirements, pay, schedule, and application process.
Quick guide
| Check | What to know |
|---|---|
| 1. Confirm that you may do the specific work | Having a residence card does not automatically mean that every type of work is permitted. Check your residence status, any permission for activities outside that status, and the duties in the job posting with official sources and the employer. |
| 2. Check the duties, not only the job title | A front desk job may include phone calls, payments, night shifts, or cleaning support. A room-cleaning job may include carrying supplies and reporting lost items or maintenance problems. Ask what you will do during one shift and who will support you. |
| 3. Check the situations where Japanese is used | A test level alone does not show everything a job requires. Ask whether you will use Japanese for guest service, phone calls, cleaning instructions, safety notices, or emergency reports, and how you can ask for help when something is unclear. |
| 4. Confirm the details of pay and working hours | Check the base pay, training-period conditions, transport allowance, other allowances, payment schedule, shift times, breaks, and weekly workdays. If your work permission limits your hours, confirm the rule with an official source rather than estimating it yourself. |
| 5. Know when you are applying and what information is shared | Viewing a job or registering your preferences is not an application. StayWorksNow does not automatically send your registration information to hotels. Information is sent to a hotel only when you choose a specific job and apply. |
1. Confirm that you may do the specific work
Having a residence card does not automatically mean that every type of work is permitted. Check your residence status, any permission for activities outside that status, and the duties in the job posting with official sources and the employer.
- Your residence status and period of stay
- Any work restrictions or additional permission
- The specific duties listed by the hotel
- The official source and date you checked
2. Check the duties, not only the job title
A front desk job may include phone calls, payments, night shifts, or cleaning support. A room-cleaning job may include carrying supplies and reporting lost items or maintenance problems. Ask what you will do during one shift and who will support you.
- Tasks during a normal shift
- Working alone or as part of a team
- Combined cleaning, kitchen, or support duties
- Training and who answers questions
3. Check the situations where Japanese is used
A test level alone does not show everything a job requires. Ask whether you will use Japanese for guest service, phone calls, cleaning instructions, safety notices, or emergency reports, and how you can ask for help when something is unclear.
- Face-to-face guest service
- Phone calls and reservation questions
- Cleaning instructions and supply names
- Reporting problems and asking for help
4. Confirm the details of pay and working hours
Check the base pay, training-period conditions, transport allowance, other allowances, payment schedule, shift times, breaks, and weekly workdays. If your work permission limits your hours, confirm the rule with an official source rather than estimating it yourself.
- Base pay and training-period pay
- Allowances, transport costs, and payment date
- Start time, finish time, breaks, and weekly days
- How shift changes and absences are reported
5. Know when you are applying and what information is shared
Viewing a job or registering your preferences is not an application. StayWorksNow does not automatically send your registration information to hotels. Information is sent to a hotel only when you choose a specific job and apply.
- The difference between registration and application
- What information is sent when you apply
- How and when the hotel will contact you
- The interview location, contact person, and required documents
Frequently asked questions
Can I work at a hotel if I have a residence card?
A residence card alone is not enough to answer this. Work eligibility depends on your residence status, any additional permission, and the actual duties. Confirm these points with the Immigration Services Agency and the employer.
Do I need a JLPT certificate to apply?
Requirements differ by job. Check both the stated requirement and the real situations in which you will use Japanese, such as phone calls, guest service, instructions, and reports.
Does registering my preferences share my information with hotels?
No. StayWorksNow does not send your registration information to a hotel unless you choose a specific job and apply.
Confirm the rules yourself
YOUR NEXT STEP
Thinking about hotel work? Start with a free account.
StayWorksNow is accepting early member registrations. Register with your email address, then view your membership information in My Page.
- Free registration
- No CV or phone number needed
- No password needed
- Enter your email address
- Open the confirmation email
- Confirm to finish registration
Job applications and job alerts are not available yet. Registering does not apply for a job or share your details with hotels. The registration page is currently in Japanese.
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