Food Service Managers

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Food Service Managers

What they do

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Also Called: Banquet Manager, Catering Manager, Food and Beverage Director, Food and Beverage Manager, Food Service Director, Food Service Manager, Food Service Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Banquet Manager, Catering Manager, Food and Beverage Director, Food and Beverage Manager, Food Service Director, Food Service Manager, Food Service Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Restaurant Manager

CA Employment Data

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$47,690
Starting Salary (2025)
$78,260
Median Salary (2025)
6.4%
Projected Job Growth
33,180
CA Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Leadership
Self-Control
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others

What key skills are needed for this job?

Service Orientation
Active Listening
Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Speaking
Reading Comprehension

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Common Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Job Zone 2

Some Preparation Needed

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • High school diploma 55%
  • Some college 18%
  • Less than high school 15%
  • Post-secondary certificate 5%
  • Post-baccalaureate certificate 4%
  • Other 3%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

Related Careers

Chefs and Head Cooks
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Cooks, Restaurant

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