Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Interests
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Independence
- Relationships
- Support
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Leadership
- Self-Control
- Cooperation
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Work Activities
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Working with Computers
- Training and Teaching Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Word processing software
- Point of sale POS software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Inventory management software
- Accounting software
Skills
- Service Orientation
- Active Listening
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Monitoring
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Food AssociateCertifying Organization
International Food Service Executives Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified in Comprehensive Food SafetyCertifying Organization
National Environmental Health Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Beverage ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Global Foodservice Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
NAMA Certified ExecutiveCertifying Organization
National Automatic Merchandising Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Correctional Food Systems ManagerCertifying Organization
American Correctional Food Service Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $NaN |
| Median (50%) | $NaN |
| High (90%) | $NaN |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $50,000 |
| Mid Level | $100,000 |
| Senior Level | $150,000 |
Employability
There are currently 393,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 399,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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