Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Interests

Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic

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Work Values

Relationships
Support
Independence

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Work Styles

Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Cooperation
Leadership
Self-Control

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Tasks

Perform various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.
Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.
Present bills and accept payments.
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.

Work Activities

Getting Information
Training and Teaching Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Detailed Work Activities

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Technology Skills

Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Point of sale POS software
Accounting software
Human resources software

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity

Skills

Coordination
Monitoring
Speaking
Active Listening
Service Orientation

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Food Production
Production and Processing
Administration and Management
English Language

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

These are the certification(s) applicable to First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers:

Certificate name

ProChef Level III Certification

Certifying Organization

The Culinary Institute of America

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Professional - Food Safety

Certifying Organization

National Environmental Health Association

Type

Core

Certificate name

ManageFirst Professional

Certifying Organization

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Type

Core

Certificate name

Certified in Comprehensive Food Safety

Certifying Organization

National Environmental Health Association

Type

Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Executive Pastry Chef

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

Specialty

Certificate name	Certifying Organization	Type
ProChef Level III Certification	The Culinary Institute of America	Advanced
Certified Professional - Food Safety	National Environmental Health Association	Core
ManageFirst Professional	National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation	Core
Certified in Comprehensive Food Safety	National Environmental Health Association	Advanced
Certified Executive Pastry Chef	American Culinary Federation, Inc.	Specialty

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	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$29,221
Median (50%)	$38,908
High (90%)	$62,192

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$42,762
Mid Level	$64,998
Senior Level	$80,830
Expert Level	$121,365

Employability

There are currently 1,211,400 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 1,288,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.

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 6%

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