Restaurant manager

Restaurant manager

Restaurant managers oversee staff and the daily operations of restaurants, cafés and other places that prepare and serve food and beverages.

Also known as

Food service manager, food and beverage manager, duty manager, cafe manager, catering manager, front of house manager

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • 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

Typical 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

Salary information

$50K-$106K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$52K-$83K$106K

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