Explore Careers Persuade Career Profile Food Service Manager Holland Code: Persuade The catering and events industry is fun, fast paced, and rewarding. Every day is different and you are always thinking outside the box. There is unlimited potential in this industry! Kevin Mazzone In A Nutshell I am responsible for overseeing the various departments - from operations to human resources to sales - in our catering services and event planning company. I train and direct staff so that our customers are happy with their experience with our food and services. I develop menus, source ingredients, and make sure our kitchen is running smoothly at all times. Swipe Potential Salary Range $55,000 - 90,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia NU Nunavut NWT Northwest Territories ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan YT Yukon Territories My workplace is energetic and diverse! Since I’m responsible for pulling together amazing food experiences for customers - I spend time in an office, our commercial kitchen, and at various event venues. Workplace Indoor Job Requirements & Duties Hire, train, and mentor employees, and help them be successful in their positions in our company Develop menus, and order food ingredients and supplies that the kitchen needs Oversee the kitchen and make sure food is tasty and presented well Make sure employees follow health and safety rules Discover new ways to present food to clients and guests Manage the budget of the company, including expenses and payroll Meet regularly with different departments and work on short term and long term goals Arrange for sales training and professional development for employees Education & Training Some post-secondary education in hospitality or culinary arts would be beneficial. However, many businesses only require a high school diploma and several years of experience in the food service industry. On the job training, like participating in yearly learning sessions and courses to update industry specific skills, is essential for success. 100all Job Outlook The demand for this job is expected to grow at a rate of 11%, which is higher than the average growth for other occupations. This means the outlook for this job is great! Related School Subjects Ed. Prof. et Tech. English Language Arts 69 Math What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Food Service Restaurant Cooking Catering Events Important Skills interpersonal-man-people-communication-Relation Interpersonal I must be prepared to deal with all sorts of personalities, skill levels, and backgrounds when it comes to handling staff. My staff and I need to make sure our clients are happy, so we all need to be able to communicate with one another effectively to get the job done well. Critical Thinking There's always something happening - either on the floor of an event, in the commercial kitchen, or on the sales and operations side - so quick, critical thinking allows you to make good decisions while focusing on the full picture. Leadership This is one of the most important traits of a good manager. It means taking ownership for your staff, setting a good example, and motivating your team through positivity. Multi-tasking Having everyone report to you means that you must be able to manage many staff and take into account all the responsibilities they each have. I need to be able to focus on lots of things at once to make sure the company overall, is successful. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Rewarding Working With A Team Problem Solving Working in a Small Business Similar Careers Agriculture Retail Manager Food Production Supervisor Chef Helpful Links YouTube - Occupational Video - Restaurant Manager Infographic - Restaurant Math Career Profile - Food Service Manager snapAG- Eating Local snapAG- Food Safety Career Glossary Empower Expenses References Food Service Managers. (2020). Food Service Manager Job Description. (2020). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.