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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

  • Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  • Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - 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

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

Certifying Organization

American Culinary Federation, Inc.

Type

Specialty

Certificate name

ServSafe Allergens

Certifying Organization

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Type

Core

Certifying Organization

American Meat Science Association

Type

Core

Certifying Organization

Global Foodservice Institute

Type

Core

Certificate name

NAMA Certified Executive

Certifying Organization

National Automatic Merchandising 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.

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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).

ExperienceIncome
Entry Level$50,000
Mid Level$100,000
Senior Level$150,000

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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