Salary Breakdown
Food Service Managers
Average
$60,160
ANNUAL
$28.92
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,670
ANNUAL
$18.11
HOURLY
Mid Level
$59,430
ANNUAL
$28.57
HOURLY
Expert Level
$79,460
ANNUAL
$38.20
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Food Service Managers
5,540
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Food Service Managers
Supporting Programs
Food Service Managers
Top Expected Tasks
Food Service Managers
01
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
02
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
03
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
04
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
05
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
06
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
07
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
08
Count money and make bank deposits.
09
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
10
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Food Service Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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