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Job Description


	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Food Service Managers

Food service managers are responsible for the daily operation of restaurants and other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages. They direct staff to ensure that customers are satisfied with their dining experience, and they manage the business to ensure that it is profitable. Food service managers work in restaurants, hotels, school cafeterias, and other establishments where food is prepared and served. They often work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work can be hectic, and dealing with dissatisfied customers can be stressful. Most applicants qualify with a high school diploma and several years of work experience in the food service industry. However, some may receive additional training at a community college, technical or vocational school, culinary school, or 4-year college. The median annual wage for food service managers was $48,690 in May 2015. Employment of food service managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Those with several years of work experience in food service and a degree in hospitality, restaurant, or food service management will have the best job opportunities. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for food service managers. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of food service managers with similar occupations. Learn more about food service managers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Food Service Managers
Restaurants and Other Eating Places	158,590
Special Food Services	12,630
Traveler Accommodation	8,240
Management of Companies and Enterprises	7,540
Elementary and Secondary Schools	4,570
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	3,010
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	2,680
Office Administrative Services	2,420
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly	2,370
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)	1,800

Career Video

Title: "Food Service Managers"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Food Service Managers
Average Annual Salary	$58,960
Average Hourly Wage	$28.35
Total Employment	219,160