National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
- 6 - Sales and service occupations
- 60 - Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services
- 600 - Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services
- 6003 - Managers in food service and accommodation
60030 - Restaurant and food service managers
Restaurant and food service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other food and beverage services. They are employed in food and beverage service establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Illustrative example(s)
- banquet manager
- bar manager
- cafeteria manager
- catering service manager
- dining room manager
- food services manager
- hotel food and beverage service manager
- restaurant assistant manager
- restaurant manager
- restaurateur - food services
Exclusion(s)
- Dietitians and nutritionists (See 31121 Dietitians and nutritionists)
- Executive chef (See 62200 Chefs)
- Food service supervisors (See 62020 Food service supervisors)
- Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services (See 00014 Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a restaurant, bar, cafeteria or other food or beverage service
- Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
- Recruit staff and oversee staff training
- Set staff work schedules and monitor staff performance
- Control inventory, monitor revenues and modify procedures and prices
- Resolve customer complaints and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
- Negotiate arrangements with clients for catering or use of facilities for banquets or receptions.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a college or other program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management is usually required.
- Several years of experience in the food service sector, including supervisory experience, are required.
- Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for managers of establishments serving alcoholic beverages.
Additional information
- Progression to senior management in food service is possible with experience.
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