Restaurant / Food Service Managers

A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.

About this Career

Average Salary

£25,328

New workers start at around £10,597. Normal pay is £25,328 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £42,730

Annual Openings

170

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements.
  • Checks that supplies are properly used and accounted for to prevent wastage and loss and to keep within budget limit.
  • Plans and arranges food preparation in collaboration with other staff and organises the provision of waiting or counter staff.
  • Verifies that quality of food, beverages and waiting service is as required, that kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and appropriate hygiene standards are maintained in compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Purchases or directs the purchasing of supplies and arranges for preparation of accounts.
  • Discusses customer’s requirements for special occasions.
  • Decides on range and quality of meals and beverages to be provided.
  • Plans catering services and directs staff.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 60%
Speaking 57%
Critical Thinking 57%
Writing 55%
Active Learning 55%
Reading Comprehension 53%
Active Listening 53%
Learning Strategies 51%
Mathematics 48%
Science 0%

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