You're In Charge: Restaurant Management
By Sarah Jane UdallThe 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.
Featured Schools
At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
- Online
- Schaumburg
- Pittsburgh
- St. Louis
- Saint Louis
- Chicago
- Springfield
- Mokena
- Kansas City
- Washington
- Warrenville
- BS in Business/Hospitality Management
- A.A. in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism
Get the real-world education you need to succeed at Heald College.
- Honolulu
- Fresno
- Hospitality & Tourism
Launch your new career with a degree from Broadview University.
- Meridian
- Layton
- Orem
- West Jordan
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Hospitality Management emphasis
To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers.
- Dallas
- Phoenix
- San Diego
- Santa Monica
- Denver
- San Bernardino
- Arlington
- Alameda
- Draper
- Honolulu
- Orange
- Master of Science in Service Sector Management (M.S.)
Gain the tools you need for success at Globe University.
- Minneapolis
- Online
- Shakopee
- Elk river
- Rochester
- Lakeville
- Moorhead
- BS-Business Management: Hospitality Management emphasis
Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.
- Torrance
- Los Angeles
- Atlanta
- Bachelor Degree - Hospitality Administration
- Associate Degree - Hospitality Administration
The Culinary Institute of America can prepare you for an exciting career in foodservice.
- Hyde Park
- Culinary Arts Management
- Culinary Arts
