Izakaya Manager (Food and Beverage Chain Store: Those Who Engage in Cooking Themselves)
いざかやてんちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Restaurant Chain Cooks
Summary
This occupation involves the operation and management of chain izakaya stores along with cooking duties. It oversees a wide range of tasks including sales management, staff training, hygiene management, and more.
Description
The Izakaya Manager (Food and Beverage Chain Store) serves as the store's operations manager, handling cooking duties while managing staff recruitment and training, shift scheduling, ingredient ordering and inventory control, cost calculations, sales analysis, and more. They drive customer traffic through service quality and menu development, while maintaining thorough food hygiene and workplace safety. Problem-solving abilities and leadership are required for handling peak periods, complaints, and other issues.
Future Outlook
While securing a workforce is a challenge due to declining birthrates, aging population, and labor shortages, advancements in delivery, takeout, and IT-driven efficiency are progressing, with expectations for more sophisticated store operations.
Personality Traits
Can Respond Flexibly to Situations / Has Action-Oriented Nature / Has Leadership / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Store Staff → Assistant Manager → Store Manager → Area Manager → Head Office Staff
Required Skills
Cooking Techniques / Customer Service Handling / Ordering and Inventory Management / Shift Management / Store Management
Recommended Skills
Menu Development / SNS Marketing / Sales Analysis / Talent Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Ability to flexibly respond to peak periods and changing situations is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required for food hygiene and quality management. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with staff and customers is necessary. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Need to take initiative in store operations and demonstrate leadership. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina to endure long hours of standing work and cooking tasks is required. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and organizational skills are essential for shift creation and ordering management. |
| Problem Solving | Need to quickly address complaints and sudden troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is necessary during busy times and troubles. |
Related Qualifications
- Cook's License
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Izakaya Manager
- Restaurant Manager
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