Food service manager, Kaiwhakahaere ratonga kai
Also known as
- Food and beverage manager, duty manager, restaurant manager, cafe manager, catering manager, front of house manager
Food service managers oversee staff and the daily operations of cafes, restaurants and other places that prepare and serve food and beverages.
2:35 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$51K to $80K
Most common
$103K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Food service managers
- usually work long hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in cafes, restaurants, bars and offices
- may work in hot and stressful conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to lead others, make decisions and work well under pressure
Tasks
- oversee staff and daily food services
- make sure food is safe to eat
- check rules and keep records updated
- answer customer service questions
- keep track of food and supplies
- plan and manage budgets
- check food quality and cooking standards
- organise staff timetables and shifts
- plan menus with cooks and chefs
- plan business marketing and special events
You usually need experience to become a food service manager and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in food, tourism and hospitality or similar area
- a Licence Controller Qualification
- a Manager's Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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