Izakaya Owner
いざかやしゅじん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Restaurant Managers
Summary
Izakaya owners manage and operate Japanese-style pubs (izakayas) overall, handling store management, food and drink service, customer response, and more.
Description
Izakaya owners handle planning and formulation of store operations, from staff recruitment and training, sales management, procurement, and cost control, to creating the store atmosphere and providing customer service. They attract customers through menu development and seasonal event planning, and compliance with laws such as hygiene management and fire prevention measures is also important. In addition, they optimize costs through negotiations with suppliers and inventory management to pursue profit growth. While building trusting relationships with local customers, they play a role in enhancing the store's brand value.
Future Outlook
The izakaya industry, which supports Japanese food culture, is expected to see stable demand due to tourist needs and recovery in the dining-out market. On the other hand, there are challenges such as labor shortages and rising costs. There are moves to enhance competitiveness through digitalization, store operations emphasizing uniqueness, and introduction of delivery and takeout services.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Attentive / Patient / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Franchise / Night Operations / Owner-Managed / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Floor Staff → Assistant Manager → Manager/Head Chef → Multi-Store Owner → Franchise Owner
Required Skills
Budget Management / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Procurement / Menu Development / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Cooking Skills / Customer Analysis / Marketing / SNS Operations
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary for hygiene management and maintaining detailed service quality. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with regular customers and staff is important. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Independent action is important for new menu development and customer attraction initiatives. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed for long hours of standing work and carrying heavy loads. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for coordinating sales plans, shift management, event planning, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Required to respond quickly and resolve issues when troubles occur. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure high-load work during busy periods or troubles. |
Related Qualifications
- Cook's License
- Fire Safety Manager
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Izakaya Owner
- Master
Related Jobs
- Bartender
- Floor Manager
- Head Chef
- Restaurant Manager