Do you have a passion for gourmet food and beverages?
Do you love working in a fast-paced environment?
Do you take pride in providing great customer service?
This is the environment that food service managers work in every day!
But What Is A Food Service Manager?
A food service manager is a person responsible for the day-to-day operations of a food service establishment.
They:
supervise preparation of food and beverages
assign work to servers
Where Can You Work As A Food Service Manager?
Food service managers work in restaurants, hotels, school cafeterias, and other establishments where food is prepared and served.
Some food service managers who have a passion for cooking and a flair for management eventually open their own restaurant businesses.
What are the cons to being a food service worker?
You may often work evenings, weekends, and holidays
The work can be hectic
Dealing with dissatisfied customers can be stressful
What Are Your Duties As A Food Service Manager?
Hire, train, oversee, and sometimes fire food service employees
Order food and beverages, equipment, and supplies
Oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food and drinks
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas
Ensure that employees comply with health and food safety standards
Address complaints regarding food quality or service
Schedule staff hours and assign duties
Manage budgets and payroll records
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
How Much Can I Expect To Earn?
In the U.S, the average salary for a food service manager is $47,679 USD.
In Canada, the average salary for a food service manager is $50,105 CAD.
What Do I Need To Do To Become A Food Service Manager?
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management, food service management, or related field is preferred
Accreditation is advantageous (for more information, check the Official CIFS Food Handler Certification for Canada and The American National Accreditation Board for the US)
Proven experience working in the food service industry
Sound knowledge of labor laws as well as food health and safety regulations
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Outstanding leadership and management skills
Great communication and customer service skills
Attention to detail
The ability to stand for extended periods
Pick The Future Food Service Manager
Jessica
An introverted-extrovert, needs time to unwind from lots of interactions
Self-motivated leader
Not interested in hygiene
Shaun
Flexible in his day-to-day life
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Very outgoing and patient
Tylor
Can be shy when meeting people at first
Young and energetic
Sometimes rude and careless
Duke
Strong leadership skills
Loves to eat gourmet food
Unable to stand for extended periods
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