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Hotel Restaurant Managers

Overview

Hotel restaurant managers oversee the operation of hotel restaurants. They recruit and train staff, keep inventory of food supplies, handle customer complaints, and prepare the menu. They may also supervise the activities of the hotel’s main restaurant as well as cocktail lounges, banquet facilities, and any food ordered through room service. There are approximately 393,600 restaurant managers employed in the United States; about 11,500 work in hotel restaurants. Restaurant managers may also be known as food and beverage managers.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Some Postsecondary Training

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Much Faster than the Average
Personality Traits

Helpful

Problem-Solving

Realistic

Career Ladder
Restaurant Director

Hotel Restaurant Manager

Assistant Hotel Restaurant Manager