Siheyuan: Starting as a Chef Apprentice

Wang Jianye thought for a moment and said, "You can communicate with the supplier to see if you can increase the supply, or we can find another backup supplier to ensure a stable supply of ingredients." The purchasing manager nodded and said, "Okay, Mr. Wang, I'll contact them right away."

After communication between the purchasing manager and the supplier, the supplier agreed to increase the supply of Wagyu beef. At the same time, the purchasing team also found a backup supplier, solving the problem of food supply.

As the restaurant business continued to boom, Wang Jianye began to consider further expansion. He said to his team: "Now that the restaurant is doing well, we can consider adding more seats or extending the business hours. What do you think?"

The manager said, "Mr. Wang, adding more seats may require adjustments to the store layout, which takes some time and costs. If you extend the business hours, you have to consider the work arrangements of the employees and the operating costs."

Wang Jianye nodded and said, "Let's study it carefully and see which plan is more feasible to meet customer needs and ensure the normal operation of the hotel."

The team members began to conduct detailed research and analysis on the two options of adding seats and extending business hours. They measured the space in the store and calculated the feasibility and cost of adding seats. They also investigated the business hours of surrounding restaurants and analyzed the changes in customer flow and the increase in operating costs that might be caused by extending business hours.

After several days of research, the team members reported to Wang Jianye: "Mr. Wang, after our analysis, if we want to increase the number of seats, we need to renovate some areas, which is costly and may affect normal business during the renovation period. Although extending the business hours will increase some labor costs, it will not affect normal business. Moreover, according to the survey, extending the business hours may attract some customers who come home late."

After thinking about it, Wang Jianye said, "Let's try to extend the business hours and see how it works. Communicate with employees about overtime and make sure everyone's work arrangements are reasonable."

Therefore, the restaurant began to extend its business hours. After the new business hours were announced, some late-night customers were attracted to dine in. A customer walked into the restaurant at 10 pm and said to the waiter, "I didn't expect you to extend your business hours. It's just right that I get off work late and can have a hot meal here." The waiter smiled and replied, "Welcome, sir, please see what you would like to eat."

With the extension of business hours, the hotel's customer flow has further increased, and business has become more prosperous. Wang Jianye and his team members have watched the good development of the hotel and know that this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. They also understand that they need to continue to work hard in the future to cope with various possible situations and allow all Wang's hotels to continue to develop in the Japanese market.

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As word of mouth spread in Tokyo, Wang's full-line restaurant gradually gained a firm foothold in the city. The restaurant was bustling with people, and while enjoying the food, customers also spread the praise of the restaurant by word of mouth. Wang Jianye looked at this busy and orderly scene, but he was not satisfied with it. He had already set his sights on other cities in Japan.

One day, Wang Jianye called a meeting of team members. He stood at the front of the meeting room, looked at everyone and said, "The Japanese market has huge potential. We can't just stick to Tokyo. Let's work harder and continue to work hard to open restaurants in more cities so that more people can taste our unique cuisine." The team members nodded one after another, determination and expectation revealed in their eyes.

Soon after, preparations for opening a branch in Osaka were put on the agenda. Wang Jianye and his team set out on a trip to Osaka for inspection. As soon as they arrived in Osaka, they were struck by the bustling streets. There were shops lining both sides of the street, and pedestrians were bustling. The air was filled with the aroma of various delicacies and the strong smell of fireworks, which was completely different from the atmosphere in Tokyo.

Wang Jianye walked down the street and turned to his team members and said, "Osaka's food culture is rich and diverse, and very different from Tokyo. We have to adjust our dishes and services based on Osaka's characteristics."

Xiao Li, who is in charge of market research, responded while observing the surrounding shops and pedestrians: "Mr. Wang, from my observations along the way, I found that people in Osaka particularly like to eat snacks and barbecue. We can think of a way to do this."

Wang Jianye nodded in approval: "Okay, when we get back, the chef team will start developing some dishes that combine Osaka's specialties with our restaurant's style. In addition, the service must also be changed to be more enthusiastic and down-to-earth, in line with the lively atmosphere of Osaka."

After returning to Tokyo, the chef team immediately started research and development. They were busy preparing various ingredients in the kitchen and trying different combinations and cooking methods.

At the same time, during the preparations for the Osaka branch, the problem of food supply arose. The local food suppliers did not quite understand the concept of fusion dishes. They were worried that this innovative dish would not be popular in Osaka and would not sell well. When the food was overstocked, they would suffer losses, so they were unwilling to supply food steadily.

After Wang Jianye learned about this situation, he decided to communicate with the supplier in person. He went to the supplier's office and met the person in charge of the supplier. Wang Jianye took the initiative to extend his hand and shook hands with the other party and said hello: "Hello, I am Wang Jianye from Wang's All-System Hotel."

The head of the supplier held Wang Jianye's hand with a serious expression, "Boss Wang, your idea of ​​fusion dishes is indeed novel, but we are really worried that no one will buy it in Osaka. If the ingredients cannot be sold and are left in stock, our losses will be huge."

Wang Jianye smiled and said calmly: "You see, although our dishes are fusion, they have been recognized by many customers in Tokyo. Osaka people are very tolerant of food, and I believe our dishes will also be popular here. Moreover, we will formulate a reasonable procurement plan to ensure a stable demand for ingredients."

The supplier manager sat on a chair with his arms crossed over his chest. He thought for a while and said, "That's true, but this is a new attempt after all, so there are still risks."

Wang Jianye pulled a chair over, sat down, and said sincerely, "How about this? Let's sign a short-term supply contract first. During this period, we will increase our marketing efforts to let more people in Osaka know about our dishes. If there is really a backlog of ingredients, we are willing to share your losses in a certain proportion. What do you think?"

The head of the supplier looked up and looked at Wang Jianye: "Boss Wang, your proposal is quite sincere. But I am still a little worried. Can this fusion dish meet the taste of Osaka people?"

Wang Jianye said confidently: "We have done a lot of market research in Tokyo and conducted in-depth analysis of the dietary preferences of Osaka residents. The dishes we develop will definitely suit local tastes. Moreover, once we cooperate, the popularity of our restaurant will increase, and your food supply business will also expand. In the long run, it will be very beneficial to both parties."

The supplier manager thought for a while and said slowly, "Okay, Boss Wang, since you are so sincere and have done a lot of preparation, let's try to cooperate. I hope this fusion cuisine can open up the market in Osaka." Wang Jianye stood up and shook hands with the supplier manager again: "Thank you for your support, we will definitely work hard to do a good job in the market."

After Wang Jianye's efforts, he finally reached a cooperation agreement with the supplier. Next, the team continued to prepare for the opening of the Osaka branch.

On the opening day, the entrance of the Osaka branch was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and the staff were busy making final preparations in front of the store. Inside the store, snacks and barbecue dishes with Osaka characteristics were ready and neatly placed on the display stand.

At noon, the restaurant officially opened and customers started to come in. A local customer from Osaka came in and saw the menu that combined Okonomiyaki and Mexican flavors. He was very curious and ordered one.

After a while, the dishes were served on the table. The customer picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth. After chewing it for a few times, his eyes widened slightly and a surprised expression appeared on his face. He gave a thumbs up and said to the waiter next to him: "This dish tastes good. It has the familiar taste of Okonomiyaki, but also has some new feelings. It's quite special."

The waiter responded with a smile: "Thank you for your recognition. This is a dish specially developed by our chef team. I hope you like it."

At this time, a customer at another table nearby heard their conversation, and came over curiously and said, "Is it really so delicious? I must try it too." So he also ordered the same dish.

In another corner of the restaurant, a couple was dining with their child. The child pointed to a children's meal on the menu that combined Osaka specialties with Mexican elements and said to his parents, "Mom and Dad, I want to eat this." The couple nodded. When the children's meal was served, the child happily ate it, saying, "This is delicious." The couple looked at their child eating happily and smiled with satisfaction, saying to the waiter, "Your dishes are very creative, the child likes them, and we think they are good too."

Wang Jianye walked around the restaurant and observed the customers' reactions. He was very pleased to see that the customers appreciated the dishes. He walked to the table of a customer who was dining and asked, "Hello, do you think there are any areas in our dishes that need improvement?"

The customer put down his chopsticks, thought for a moment and said, "The overall taste is very good, but I think if the barbecue sauce is a little sweeter, it may be more in line with the taste of us Osaka people."

Wang Jianye nodded quickly: "Okay, thank you for your suggestion, we will ask the chef team to make adjustments."

As time went by, more and more customers came into the restaurant. The waiters shuttled back and forth in the restaurant, serving customers enthusiastically. A waiter brought a plate of freshly grilled fusion barbecue dishes and walked to a table of customers: "Hello, this is the barbecue you ordered, please enjoy it." Customers picked up their cutlery and began to taste it.

After taking a bite, one of the customers said to his friend, "This barbecue is different from what we usually eat. It has a unique flavor and is really delicious." The friend nodded in agreement, "Yes, I didn't expect that this fusion method could make such delicious barbecue."

In the kitchen, the chefs were more motivated to work when they saw how much customers liked the dishes. The head chef said to the busy chefs, "Customers are very satisfied with the dishes we developed. Keep up the good work and strive to make every dish the best it can be." The chefs responded one after another, "Okay!"

Wang Jianye looked at the lively scene in the store and said to his team members: "Although the customer feedback is good at present, we can't relax. We must continue to pay attention to customer opinions and constantly optimize the dishes and services to make the Osaka branch better and better."

The team members all said they understood. In the next few days, the team members carefully collected feedback from customers. Xiao Zhang, who was in charge of service, said to Wang Jianye: "Mr. Wang, some customers said that the tables and chairs in our store are a bit crowded, and it is not comfortable to eat."

After hearing this, Wang Jianye said, "Go and discuss with the colleague in charge of the store layout to see if you can reasonably adjust the placement of tables and chairs without affecting the overall space."

Xiao Zhang nodded: "Okay, Mr. Wang, I'll do it right away."

At the same time, the chef team also adjusted the dishes based on customer feedback. They added some sweetness to the barbecue sauce and slightly adjusted the portion size of some dishes.

After a series of adjustments, customer satisfaction at the Osaka branch has further improved. A regular customer said to the waiter, "Your restaurant is really good. I have a new experience every time I come here. The dishes are delicious and the service is thoughtful." The waiter smiled and replied, "Thank you for your support. We will keep working hard."

As word of mouth spread, more and more people in Osaka knew about Wang's All-Season Restaurant. On weekend nights, the restaurant was packed with customers enjoying the food, and laughter echoed throughout the restaurant.

However, as the number of customers increased, new problems arose. Xiao Li, who was in charge of purchasing, approached Wang Jianye and said with difficulty: "Mr. Wang, the store is doing so well right now that the demand for ingredients has increased dramatically. Some suppliers are having trouble supplying, which may affect the freshness of the ingredients."

Wang Jianye frowned and said, "This is no small matter. You should communicate with the supplier to see if you can increase the supply, or we can find some backup suppliers to ensure a stable supply and freshness of the ingredients. In addition, we must strictly control the quality of the ingredients and cannot lower the standards just because of the high demand."

Xiao Li nodded: "Okay, Mr. Wang, I'll take care of it right away."

After Xiao Li left, Wang Jianye fell into deep thought again. He knew that in the process of hotel development, he would constantly encounter various problems, but he firmly believed that as long as the team worked together, they would be able to overcome the difficulties and make all Wang's hotels develop better and better in Osaka and even in Japan. (End of this chapter)