Meetings with employees, product development, business development meetings, operational meetings, vendor vetting, etc.
CAREER
Food Service Managers
Overview
Salary Median (2023)
$63,060
Projected Job Growth (2023-2033)
+9.8% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Food Service Managers Do
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Other Job Titles Food Service Managers May Have
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
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I manage four businesses with a few more in the idea/creation phase, so my days are always different. I am overseeing the operations and touching base with my managers and key employees to make sure that all is well. I spend a lot of time giving direction.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Food Service Managers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (55%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Majors Related to Career
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Absorb everything, be curious, try your hardest!
Getting involved in the line of work you are choosing to do, no matter what it is, will help you to learn more about the field and allow you to gauge if it really is for you. Intern or volunteer wherever you can.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
First finish school then set your goals. Visit some nursing homes and see the love many of these people need. That's why I went into working in nursing homes, because I love to cook and see the results when residents enjoy a meal. They mostly always look forward to meals, food is love to the soul to a lot of people.
Food Service Director
Volunteer and see all of the variety in the field.
Store Manager
Get involved and experienced in retail, and focus on making people happy. The main goal of any customer-facing job is customer satisfaction.
Take the risk! Take the risk early and take the risk often. Especially as a high school graduate, you have a lot less weighing on you and more room to take risks. The more that you take risks, the more you're able to learn. Even if a particular endeavor is not successful, you're able to take what you've learned from the experience and apply it to the next. I believe that the more often you do that, the more prepared you are for the endeavor you really want to invest in at a larger level.
College Students
Everyone
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