国際｜ベトナム人店長育成の背景とは / International | Background of Developing Vietnamese Store Managers

Summary

The Japanese restaurant industry is facing a serious labor shortage, and foreign workers are playing a crucial role in addressing this issue.

In particular, an increasing number of companies are training Vietnamese workers as potential executives, which is made possible by the “Specified Skilled Worker No. 2” visa. Obtaining this visa allows for a broader range of employment opportunities, as well as the possibility of permanent residency and family reunification. Major restaurant chains are actively accepting and nurturing these foreign workers as part of their policy.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, why can people from Vietnam become store managers?
Log: That’s because there’s a serious labor shortage in Japan’s restaurant industry. If they have the Specified Skilled Worker visa Type 2, they can be trained as candidates for management positions.
Chako: Wow, I didn’t know there was such a qualification!
Navi: The Specified Skilled Worker Type 2 system was established to broaden the options for foreigners working in Japan. It’s also considered an important means for companies to secure their workforce.
Log: Exactly. By promoting foreign workers to management candidates, they can contribute to the company’s operations as well.
Chako: That’s amazing! It means everyone helps each other to work together!

Admin’s Note

This article made me reflect on the importance of foreign workers in Japan’s restaurant industry and the role of the Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 visa. I was particularly surprised to see that more companies are training Vietnamese individuals as executive candidates. I believe that not only does this help alleviate the labor shortage, but it also significantly contributes to diversity from an international perspective. I hope to see this trend continue, leading to greater coexistence between foreign workers and Japanese citizens.