👥 Staff Hiring Guide
Staff List & Ratings
| Staff | Role | Core Skill | Unlock Condition | Rating |
|---|
| Bancho | Chef | Basic sushi preparation | Starting staff | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Elnino | Chef | Advanced cuisine & special recipe R&D | Complete Ch.3 quest | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Maki | Server | Fast serving | Starting staff | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Dmitri | Server | VIP guest service | Shop rating 4 stars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sato | Chef | Pufferfish cuisine specialist | Complete Pufferfish quest chain | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sean | All-rounder | Can work as chef or server | Complete side quest | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best Staff Combinations
✅ Early Game (Ch.1-2):
Bancho (Chef) + Maki (Server)
Basic setup, handles 1-3 tables of customers adequately.
💡 Mid Game (Ch.3):
Elnino (Chef) + Dmitri (Server)
Elnino develops advanced recipes, Dmitri handles VIP guests — the golden combo!
🔥 Late Game (Ch.4-5):
Elnino + Sato (dual chefs) + Dmitri (server) + Sean (backup)
Dual chefs handle peak hours, Dmitri covers VIPs, Sean fills any gaps.
Staff Upgrade Priority
- 1st priority: Elnino — unlocking advanced recipes is the key to raising income
- 2nd priority: Dmitri — VIP customers spend 2-3x more than regular ones
- 3rd priority: Sato — Pufferfish dishes are among the most profitable in the game
- 4th priority: Sean — backup for staff fatigue and special events
📋 Menu Strategy
Menu Design Principles
A good menu should include these four dish types:
- High-profit dishes (1-2): e.g., Fatty Tuna Belly, Pufferfish Sashimi — maximize per-customer revenue
- Popular dishes (1-2): e.g., Salmon Sushi, Tuna Sushi — ensure customer satisfaction
- Steady dish (1): e.g., Red Snapper Sushi — reliable ingredient supply, never out of stock
- Signature dish (1): e.g., Anglerfish Hot Pot — attracts special guests, boosts ratings
Recommended Menus by Stage
| Stage | Recommended Menu | Est. Daily Income |
|---|
| Ch.1 | Red Snapper Sushi x3, Salmon Sushi x2 | 2000-3000G |
| Ch.2 | Salmon Sushi x2, Tuna Sushi x2, Grouper Sashimi x1 | 4000-6000G |
| Ch.3 | Tuna Sushi x2, Grouper Sashimi x2, Fatty Tuna Belly x1 | 6000-9000G |
| Ch.4 | Fatty Tuna Belly x2, Pufferfish Sashimi x1, Marlin Sashimi x1, Kaisendon x1 | 10000-15000G |
| Ch.5 | Anglerfish Hot Pot x2, Pufferfish Sashimi x1, Fatty Tuna Belly x1, Kaisendon x1 | 15000-20000G |
✅ Pricing Tip
Prices can be adjusted between 80%-120% of base price. Raise popular dishes to 110-120%, keep others at 100%. Too high = dissatisfied customers. Too low = thin profits.
🌾 Farm Management
Farm Unlock
After completing the Beluga quest line in Chapter 2, the farm system automatically unlocks. The farm is located behind the sushi bar, starting with 2 planting plots.
Planting Priority
| Priority | Crop | Use | Growth Time |
|---|
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Rice | Makes sushi rice (base of all sushi) | 3 days |
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Nori (Seaweed) | Essential for rolls & gunkan | 2 days |
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Wasabi | Boosts sushi ratings | 2 days |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Soy Ingredients | Basic seasoning | 1 day |
| ⭐⭐⭐ | Vegetables | Side ingredients for select recipes | 1 day |
Farm Upgrade Path
- Expand from 2 to 4 plots first (costs gold + specific materials)
- Then unlock auto-watering (saves daily operation time)
- Finally expand to 6 plots (requires completing Coral Restoration side quest)
✅ Max Farm Profit
Rice can be harvested continuously without replanting. Other crops need re-seeding each harvest. Keep 2 plots for rice (long-term) and the rest for nori and wasabi (short-term high turnover).
🏪 Shop Upgrade Path
| Upgrade | Effect | Best Timing | Approx. Cost |
|---|
| Expand Floor | More seats (3→5→8→12) | Whenever you have enough gold | 1000→3000→8000→15000G |
| Upgrade Kitchen | Faster cooking speed | Before hiring a second chef | 3000G |
| Renovate Interior | Higher customer satisfaction | When pushing for 4-star rating | 5000G |
| Add Drink Bar | Boosts per-customer spending | After menu stabilizes | 4000G |
| Takeout Window | Extra income stream | Late game when funds are abundant | 10000G |
📅 Optimal Daily Operation Flow
- Morning: Check farm → Harvest mature crops → Replant
- Late Morning: Dive at the Blue Hole (prioritize fish needed for the menu)
- Afternoon: Return to sushi bar → Set menu with Bancho → Restock seasonings
- Evening: Open sushi bar → Manage serving pace → Focus on VIP guests
- Night: Settle income → Check staff condition → Consider night dive (some fish are night-only)
⚠️ Common Management Mistakes
1. Too many menu items with insufficient ingredients → sold-out dishes, unhappy customers
2. Only focusing on high-profit dishes, ignoring popularity → some guests only order popular items
3. Neglecting the farm → buying all ingredients from shops is too expensive
4. Running the restaurant with tired staff → slower service, dropping ratings