Fish Shop Owner
さかなやてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Retail and Wholesale Store Managers
- Minor : Retail Store Managers
Summary
A profession that procures fresh fish for a store, processes and sells it, handles customer service, and manages store operations.
Description
A fish shop owner procures fresh fish from fishing ports or wholesale markets, processes it into fillets or cuts in the store, displays and sells it. Required skills include appraising procurement prices and quality, techniques for cutting and presentation, and proper temperature and hygiene management. Through customer service, they understand customer needs, promote sales, and suggest menus. They also handle store operations, inventory management, and employee guidance.
Future Outlook
While small, community-based stores face fierce competition from supermarkets, new opportunities are expected from demand for high-quality fish and expansion of online sales.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Customer-oriented / Hygiene-conscious / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice → Store Staff → Assistant Manager → Store Owner → Multi-Store Management
Required Skills
Customer Service Skills / Fish Processing Skills / Fresh Fish Appraisal / Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Inventory Management / Marketing / Procurement Negotiation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is required for hygiene management and accurate fish processing. |
| Communication Skills | Because communication with customers and suppliers is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed for long hours of standing work and handling heavy loads. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to plan procurement, inventory management, and sales. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Fishmonger
- Fresh Fish Shop Owner
Related Jobs
- Fresh Fish Wholesaler
- Supermarket Fresh Fish Department Manager
- Sushi Chef