Ichiro Suto

Background

About Ichiro Suto

As a seasoned restaurant manager with over four years of experience in the hospitality industry, I specialize in driving operational excellence, team leadership, and enhancing customer satisfaction across multiple locations. Currently serving as a Regional Restaurant Manager at Due’ Cucina Italiana in Seattle, My journey in the restaurant industry began as a line cook, and through embracing unexpected opportunities, I’ve progressed into management roles that have allowed me to make a substantial impact. At Due’ Cucina Italiana, I directed a team of 60 employees, streamlining processes using tools like Asana, Microsoft Power BI, and Google Suite for effective project management and forecasting. Previously, as an Assistant General Manager at Menya Musashi, I improved store sales by over 20%, projecting annual sales to reach $1.8 million. My commitment to excellence ensured high customer satisfaction, reflected in stellar online reviews—4 out of 5 stars on Yelp and 4.4 out of 5 stars on Google.As a Japanese native passionate about the restaurant industry and operating my family business, I bring a unique blend of cultural insights and business acumen. I’m skilled in project and team management, market research, business strategy, budget management, and have intermediate programming skills in Python, R, C#, SQL, HTML, and CSS.Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss industry trends, operational strategies, or potential collaborations in the hospitality sector.