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For the Love of Food: Food and Beverage Management
The former food and beverage manager for an upscale casino in Reno, Nevada, worked his way up from being a homeless busboy to his executive position in just a few years. It's possible to advance in the field of restaurant management into a top administrative position or into the kitchen as executive chef or food and beverage manager, especially with a culinary degree and training.
Food Manager Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, opportunities in this field should be good due to job growth and the need to replace managers who leave the profession. In 2006, there were approximately 350,000 food managers in the U.S. making an average annual salary of over $48,000, with bonuses such as free meals and the chance to participate in advanced training in their fields.
Food Manager Duties
Food and beverage managers working in the hospitality industry in large hotels and casinos are largely responsible for overseeing the various restaurants on that property. They work closely with executive chefs to determine menus and gauge customer satisfaction. Food and beverage managers oversee the ordering of supplies, maintenance of the kitchen, and food quality. Because of this, they benefit by having culinary training as well as a degree in restaurant management, hospitality, or a related field. Food managers need to understand cooking and food, administration, hiring and firing employees--the whole gamut.
Culinary Training in Restaurant Management
Food managers must love what they do, because the job is often twelve to fifteen hours a day and sometimes seven days a week. For those whose managerial skills combine with their culinary training and passions, the field of restaurant management is perfect.
Sources
Food Service Managers(http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos024.htm)
