Snack Bar Owner
スナックてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Customer Service and Food Service Occupations
- Minor : Restaurant Managers
Summary
A profession that consistently handles everything from managing and operating a snack bar, customer service, sales management, to personnel management.
Description
A snack bar owner is the management executive of a small-scale bar (snack bar) that mainly operates at night. They create the atmosphere of the store through providing drinks and light meals, and communication with customers including regulars. They handle a wide range of tasks such as procurement and inventory management, bookkeeping for sales and expenses, staff recruitment and training, while paying attention to legal compliance and hygiene management. Operating hours often extend into the late night, and they are required to deploy services tailored to the local area and customer base, as well as maintain and improve customer satisfaction.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and intensifying competition in the food and beverage industry, the number of stores is decreasing, but there is an increasing trend toward differentiation through community-based customer service and customer attraction using SNS. Adapting to legal regulations and changes in the work environment will be future challenges.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Good Listener / Has Hospitality
Work Style
Franchise / Night Operations / Part-Time Employment / Shift Work / Sole Proprietorship
Career Path
Hostess/Bartender/Store Staff → Snack Bar Manager → Snack Bar Owner → Multiple Store Expansion → Food and Beverage Business Consultant
Required Skills
Bill Processing / Customer Service Manners / Hygiene Management / Inventory Management / Sales Management
Recommended Skills
Cocktail Mixing / Karaoke Equipment Operation / Marketing / SNS Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential to engage in conversations with customers and understand their needs. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Need to independently decide business policies and lead store operations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and late-night operations. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to night operations and dealing with diverse customer types causing stress. |
Related Qualifications
- Alcohol Sales Manager Training Completion
- Fire Safety Manager
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Snack Mama
- Snack Master
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