Food Service Manager

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Work Tasks

• Run the activities of food service places and help to cook, serve, and clean when needed
• Pick menus, order supplies, and decide how much to charge for items
• Make sure the kitchen, dining area, and equipment are clean; deal with customer complaints
• Hire, train, and fire workers and keep worker and financial records
• Work for restaurants, food service companies, schools, hospitals, nursing and personal care facilities, department stores, and social organizations
• Work with menus, food, drinks, kitchen equipment, tableware, financial and personnel records, stock inventory records, and order forms

Salary, Size & Growth

• $52,500 average per year ($25.25 per hour)
• A large occupation (186,800 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.5% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 2-year degree and work experience
• Employers Prefer: A 2- or 4-year degree in hospitality management
• Certification/Licensing: States require certificates for clean kitchens and safe equipment. Certification is available in Food Service Management.