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Restaurant Managers

Restaurant managers plan and direct the activities of places that serve food and beverages.

Restaurant managers oversee operations in the kitchen and ensure a quality dining experience. Managers are often responsible for recruiting and hiring new kitchen and serving staff.

Restaurant Managers are in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster and the Restaurants and Food and Beverage Services pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$21.36 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   -3.4%

Shrinking    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Work experience (in related occupation) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Monitor actions of staff and customers to ensure that health and safety standards and liquor laws are obeyed.
  • Taste cooked food in order to ensure quality.
  • Resolve customer complaints about food quality or service.
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Job Title Examples:

 Catering Manager,  Director of Food and Beverage,  Food Service Supervisor 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.