Restaurant Manager

Find out how to become a restaurant manager and work in hospitality settings. Discover information on salary, growth, stability and occupational expectations.

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The current average salary of a restaurant manager is $54,400 - 66,000 per annum

Overview

Restaurant managers oversee the smooth running of restaurants to ensure customer satisfaction regarding dining experiences. They work within hotel, chain or individual settings. Employment for restaurant managers to 2019 is expected to experience very strong growth over the next 5 years. Employment in this very large occupation (70,600 in 2017) has grown very strongly over the last 5 years.

Key skills

Restaurant managers oversee staff, ensure profitability and manage customer expectations in a range of dining and leisure settings.

Managing the restaurant budget and overseeing book keeping activities
Discussing menu ideas with chefs and making menu plans
Overseeing and undertaking stock control including purchase and pricing
Hiring restaurant staff and overseeing their training and progress
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for customers and staff
Ascertaining levels of customer satisfaction and acting accordingly

Quick facts

Working as a restaurant manager gives you the opportunity to work directly with customers whilst making the most of your organisational abilities.

Outlook

Average Hours Worked

46 full-time hours per week vs. all jobs average of 40 hours

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Main Industries

Accommodation and food services; retail trade; and other industries
Average qualification level

18.6% Bachelor degree

* All information on this page has been complied using figures from payscale.com.au and the Australian Government's joboutlook.gov.au - all figures are indications only, and are accurate at time of publication. Please do your own research before selecting a course or career.

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