Izakaya Operations

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn about izakaya culture, traditional and modern concepts, and the unique dining experience.
• 2 Understand kitchen operations including mise en place, cooking methods, and food quality standards.
• 3 Apply beverage program management principles for sake, shochu, cocktails, and beer.
• 4 Implement front-of-house service standards for greeting, orders, and table management.
• 5 Create exceptional guest experiences through hospitality protocols and service recovery.
• 6 Analyze menu engineering techniques to optimize profitability and customer satisfaction.
• 7 Develop cost control systems for food, beverage, and labor expenses.
• 8 Build effective staff training programs and foster team development.
• 9 Ensure regulatory compliance with food safety standards and liquor licensing.
• 10 Explore business growth strategies including marketing, customer loyalty, and expansion.