Food Service Managers
O*NET Code: 11-9051.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
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💼 Also Known As
Banquet DirectorBanquet ManagerCafe OperatorCafeteria DirectorCafeteria ManagerCafeteria OperatorCatering CoordinatorCatering DirectorCatering ManagerCDM (Certified Dietary Manager)CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional)Chef ManagerConcessionaireCook ManagerDeli ManagerDietary ManagerDietary SupervisorDining Room ManagerDining Service DirectorF and B Director (Food and Beverage Director)
⚡ Skills (22)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Coordination4/100
Management of Personnel Resources4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Time Management4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (39)
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Word processing software
0Aestiva Employee Time Clock
Time accounting software
0Apache Groovy
Object or component oriented development software
0Army Food Management Information System
Inventory management software
0Aurora FoodPro
Analytical or scientific software
0ChefDesk Chef's Calculators
Analytical or scientific software
0ClubSoft Food & Beverage Point of Sale
Point of sale POS software
0Culinary Software Services ChefTec
Analytical or scientific software
0DataTeam Lunch Express
Point of sale POS software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Delphi Technology
Financial analysis software
0Dinerware Intuitive Restaurant
Point of sale POS software
0Evernote
Word processing software
0Food Service Solutions FoodCo
Inventory management software
0Food Service Solutions POSitive ID System
Point of sale POS software
0Food Services Solutions DayCap
Accounting software
0Gift Certificates Plus Giftworks
Inventory management software
0Google Drive
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
0IBM Domino
Communications server software
0IPro Restaurant Inventory, Recipe & Menu Software
Analytical or scientific software
0Inventory management software
Inventory management software
0Oracle Taleo
Human resources software
0ReServe Interactive
Project management software
0Restaurant Manager
Point of sale POS software
0SoftCafe MenuPro
Desktop publishing software
0SweetWARE nutraCoster
Analytical or scientific software
0ValuSoft MasterCook
Data base user interface and query software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0espSoftware Employee Schedule Partner
Calendar and scheduling software
0iMagic Restaurant Reservation
Calendar and scheduling software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Salary: $50,000
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Dietetic Technicians
Salary: $50,000
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Chefs and Head Cooks
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Salary: $50,000
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Cooks, Fast Food
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 1 - Little/No Prep(↓1 level)
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Salary: $50,000
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Cooks, Private Household
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Cooks, Restaurant
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Cooks, Short Order
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Food Preparation Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Food Service Managers → Cooks, Restaurant
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (4)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 4Target: 3
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