Okonomiyaki shop owner
おこのみやきてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Restaurant Managers
Summary
An okonomiyaki shop owner manages and operates a specialty okonomiyaki restaurant, handling everything from cooking to store management and customer service.
Description
An okonomiyaki shop owner comprehensively manages all aspects of the business from store setup to daily operations. Responsibilities include ingredient procurement and inventory management, menu development, preparation and cooking, customer service, staff training and shift scheduling, sales and cost control, and hygiene and safety management. They develop new menus tailored to customer needs, plan seasonal events, and promote the business using SNS for customer attraction and branding. As an owner, they monitor financial balances, invest in employee training, and build teamwork.
Future Outlook
Okonomiyaki is popular both domestically and internationally, with stable demand expected due to tourism and regional revitalization efforts. However, the business environment is challenging due to labor shortages and rising raw material costs, so efficiency improvements and branding will be key to future growth.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Bright and sociable / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Long hours / Shift work / Standing work / Weekends and holidays
Career Path
Cooking staff → Assistant manager → Manager/Owner → Area manager/Multi-store operation → Food and beverage consultant
Required Skills
Cooking skills / Customer service manners / Hygiene management / Sales and cost management / Staff management
Recommended Skills
Ingredient procurement negotiation / Marketing (SNS operation and promotion) / Menu development / Staff training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexibility is needed to respond to fluctuations in business and changing customer needs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to details like hygiene management and cooking doneness determines quality. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication and coordination with staff and customers are necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is emphasized in menu development and topping suggestions. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because as an owner, one must take the lead in advancing store operations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy hot plates and equipment. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to systematically execute procurement, shift management, and promotional planning. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick problem-solving is required for equipment issues and customer complaints. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high stress tolerance is needed for standing work during peak times and handling complaints. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
Aliases
- Okonomiyaki restaurant operator
- Okonomiyaki shop owner
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