Food and Beverage Vendor (Mobile Sales Vehicle)
いんしょくぶつはんばいにん（いどうはんばいしゃ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Door-to-Door and Mobile Sales Workers
Summary
A job that involves cooking and selling food and beverages at various events and street corners using vehicles equipped with kitchen facilities on light trucks or trucks.
Description
Food and Beverage Vendor (Mobile Sales Vehicle) is a profession that equips light trucks or dedicated trucks with cooking utensils and ventilation equipment, handling everything from cooking to customer service in various locations. Sales locations vary widely, including outdoor events, office districts, and residential areas, requiring multifaceted tasks such as menu development, ingredient procurement, hygiene management, and sales management. It is essential to devise sales hours and methods tailored to local needs and to attract customers via SNS or flyers. There are diverse work styles, such as starting a business independently or joining a catering company.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in regional revitalization and diversifying food culture, the food truck market is on an expansion trend. Skills in strengthening hygiene management and utilizing digital customer attraction technologies will be increasingly required in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Kind / Proactive / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Event Exhibition / Freelance / Self-employed Sole Proprietor / Team Management
Career Path
Food Truck Owner → Catering Company Staff → Restaurant Manager → Food and Beverage Business Owner
Required Skills
Cash Register Operation / Cooking Utensil Operation / Food Hygiene Management / Standard Automobile Driver's License
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping and Sales Management / Event Planning and Operation / Foreign Language Support / SNS Marketing
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To continue operations flexibly adapting to changes in weather, locations, and customer demographics. |
| Communication Skills | High-level communication skills are required for customer interactions and sales promotion. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Developing unique menus and decoration ideas is important for differentiation from other stores. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Need to independently plan and execute sales location selection, menu development, and customer attraction strategies. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work, transporting equipment, preparation, and cleanup. |
| Problem Solving | Immediate problem-solving skills are required for equipment troubles and handling crowds. |
Related Qualifications
- Chef License
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Food Truck Operator
- Kitchen Car Operator
- Mobile Sales Staff
Related Jobs
- Catering Staff
- Event Booth Staff
- Restaurant Manager
- Retail Salesperson
- Street Stall Salesperson