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You're In Charge: Restaurant Management

By Sarah Jane Udall

The competition in the restaurant industry is fierce. Gaining proper training in restaurant management will better prepare you to be a competitor in this growing industry.

The Job of a Restaurant Manager

If you are interested in working in the restaurant industry, but would rather work in administration than in cooking, consider a job in restaurant management. Restaurant managers work in some very glamorous, exciting, and fast-paced environments, ensuring that everything is running smoothly in their establishment. The job of a restaurant manager includes many duties, including overseeing the cooking and food preparation, the accounting and purchasing, managing the restaurant staff, and also making sure that the restaurant guests feel welcome.

Education/Training Available

Competition in the restaurant industry can be fierce, so getting proper training is key to your success. Colleges, universities, vocational schools, and restaurant schools across the country offer various short- and long-term culinary programs in restaurant management. In these programs you learn the various aspects of a job in restaurant management such as developing work schedules, food planning and purchasing, food service costs, menu writing, and sanitation and nutrition guidelines. Most training and degree programs in restaurant management also offer externship opportunities that provide valuable hands-on experience across the spectrum of activities in restaurant management.

Career Opportunities

With proper training, prepare to pursue entry-level management positions in the restaurant industry. As the hospitality and restaurant industry continues to evolve and grow, there are increasingly more opportunities for people with training in restaurant management to succeed in the industry.

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