Entrepreneur and business owner with expertise in staffing and operating a ramen restaurant, employing 20 full-time and 200 part-time staff. Demonstrated excellence in forecasting business trends, particularly in the food and beverage industry. Skilled in creating unique ramen recipes, including noodles, broths, and sauces, tailored to meet market demand. Proven track record in kitchen operations management, staff leadership, and driving business growth by adapting to emerging trends. Strong ability to innovate and optimize processes for sustained success in a competitive market.
Built and scaled a business to 20+ full-time and 200+ part-time employees with $2M+ annual revenue, leading product development, sales, marketing, financial management, and operational improvements to drive growth and efficiency.
Business Growth: Grew a business from the ground up to 20+ full-time employees and 200+ part-time staff, achieving annual revenue exceeding $2 million
Product Development: Understood the market and created unique products and services to meet niche market demands.
Sales & Marketing: Designed and implemented promotional strategies to increase sales, boost profitability, and enhance brand visibility, while overseeing divisional marketing, advertising, and new product development.
Financial Management: Managed company finances by tracking expenses, budgeting effectively, maintaining P&L, and securing funding to meet business obligations.
Operational Excellence: Led organizational changes to modernize procedures, streamline operations, and reduce waste, improving efficiency and minimizing bottlenecks.
Skilled in delivering exceptional customer service, operating cash registers with accuracy, training and mentoring staff, monitoring team performance, and ensuring cash reconciliation accuracy.
Provided exceptional service in a Japanese izakaya by guiding menu selections, ensuring order accuracy, maintaining a clean dining area, and earning consistent positive customer feedback.