Food service managers
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$63,060/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management) | Profess…⇧ Strong
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Restaurant Owner
Restaurant Owners create and manage dining establishments, overseeing everything from menu concept and kitchen operatio…
Typical pay
$65,000/yr
Education
Many paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc…
Outlook
↗ Steady
Why this matters in Food
Restaurants are businesses that need managers and owners.
What you’d actually do
Manage daily restaurant operations, oversee food quality and menu development, hire and train staff, control costs and manage budgets, handle marketing and promotions, ensure health and safety compliance, and build customer relationships.
What can I do right now?
- DECA, Junior Achievement, Small business projects, Pitch competitions
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$42,010/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
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