Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Restaurant and food service managers are responsible for the overall operation of businesses that serve food. Food service work includes purchasing a variety of food, selecting the menu, preparing the food, and, most importantly, maintaining health and sanitation levels. It is the responsibility of managers to oversee staffing for each task in addition to performing the business and accounting functions of restaurant operations. There are approximately 393,600 food service managers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Restaurant Owner-Manager
Restaurant and Food Service Manager
Executive Chef or Food Manager
Assistant Manager
Pantry Supervisor or Food Manager
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