What does a Japanese hostess do?

A hostess club is a type of night club found primarily in Japan. They employ primarily female staff and cater to men seeking drinks and attentive conversation. The modern host club is a similar type of establishment where primarily male staff attend to women.

What are the jobs of a hostess?

Hostess Job Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests in a warm and friendly manner.
• Ascertains their dining/lodging needs.
• Seats guests and manage the seating chart.
• Monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.
• Responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.

How many hosts does Japan have?

There are far fewer host clubs in Japan than hostess bars, where female staff pour drinks, chat and light cigarettes for older male customers, many of whom are on expense accounts. There are over 50,000 hostess bars across Japan, even in small towns. Host clubs are mostly in major cities.

How much do Japanese hostesss make?

Probably the most common reason that a woman chooses to hostess is, of course, the money. In Japanese clubs, these women can make from 3,000 to 5,000 yen per hour on average. Sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on the club and how good that hostess is at her job.

How to work in a foreign hostess club in Japan?

To work in a foreign hostess club, you must be able to speak conversational Japanese and have a working visa that permits such activities. A スナック “snack” is the term Japanese people use for older hostesses. The hostesses at these clubs are usually Japanese and range in age from their 40s and up.

Do hostesses have relationships with their clients?

Some hostesses may develop relationships with their clients outside of the club but this is something that might develop over a long period of time, the same as any other couple. Some of the customers may even choose to act as a “sponsor” and pay the girl’s apartment rent or give them a monthly allowance from 200,000 yen and up.

What is the main purpose of being a hostess?

The main purpose is to make a customer feel as relaxed as possible, and make him enjoy himself. The most important thing for the hostesses us to make sure the customer does not get bored. Most of the customers are men with above-average income and full-time corporate jobs.