Restaurant Owner (those who engage in cooking work themselves)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Other Food Preparation Occupations
Summary
A job that handles both restaurant management and cooking, covering all aspects of store operations from menu planning, ingredient procurement, cooking, customer service, to hygiene management.
Description
Restaurant Owner (those who engage in cooking work themselves) stands in the kitchen to cook while managing overall store operations. They handle a wide range of tasks including menu development, ingredient procurement and cost management, customer service, hygiene management, staff training and management, marketing, and sales and financial management, bearing the responsibility to maintain and improve store quality and customer satisfaction. It requires physical stamina and concentration for long hours of standing work and busy periods, as well as decision-making skills and leadership as a business owner.
Future Outlook
The dining-out market will continue to progress steadily, but faces challenges such as intensifying competition, labor shortages, and rising raw material costs. Differentiated menu development, digital marketing, utilization of delivery services, and introduction of IT and automation technologies for efficiency will be key going forward. It is easy to acquire new customer segments by emphasizing health-conscious options and sustainability.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Ambitious / Good Interpersonal Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Face-to-Face Service / Long Hours / Self-Employment / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
Cooking Apprentice / Apprentice Chef → Cooking Staff → Sous Chef / Chief → Head Chef / Assistant Manager → Independence / Startup
Required Skills
Cooking Skills / Customer Service Manners / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Procurement and Cost Management / Menu Development / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Financial Accounting Knowledge / English Conversation / Labor Management / Marketing / SNS Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick responses to busy periods and changes in customer needs are required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to hygiene management and maintaining food quality is necessary. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with staff and customers is important. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is required for new menu development. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because a proactive attitude in leading new initiatives and improvement proposals is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy cooking equipment. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning is important for store operations and procurement plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick responses are required for customer complaints and equipment troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure long working hours and pressure during busy periods. |
Related Qualifications
- Cook License
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Cooking Restaurant Operator
- Food and Beverage Business Operator
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Cook
- Restaurant Manager