
Hospitality Management
Managing a restaurant in southern Japan immersed me in the philosophy of "omotenashi" – the selfless Japanese hospitality that anticipates guests' needs before they're expressed. This experience honed my attention to detail and reinforced the value of Japanese "grit" – the persistent dedication to improving every element of an experience. Working in high-pressure environments while maintaining warmth and precision set the foundation and continues to influence my production approach today.