Career Research

SUMMARY

Food service managers are responsible for the daily operation of restaurants or other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Food service managers work in restaurants, hotels, school cafeterias, and other establishments where food is prepared and served. They often work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work can be hectic, and dealing with dissatisfied customers can be stressful.

QUALIFICATIONS

Most applicants qualify with a high school diploma and several years of work experience in the food service industry. However, some may receive additional training at a community college, technical or vocational school, culinary school, or 4-year college.

SALARY

The median annual wage for food service managers was $54,240 in May 2018.

JOB OUTLOOK

Employment of food service managers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Those with several years of work experience in food service and a degree in hospitality, restaurant, or food service management will have the best job opportunities.

CONSIDER?

I would consider being a food service manager. I would consider doing this because they make good money. Also becoming a food service manager is likely to be easier to become and they are projected to grow.

SUMMARY

Members of government health departments who monitor businesses and public facilities to enforce local and state health regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In most instances, people think of a public health inspector as working in the food industry, conducting inspections of restaurants to ensure they meet health codes. But these professionals often inspect a variety of other locations including Swimming Pools, Nursing Homes, Motels and Hotels, Youth Camps, Housing Facilities, Hospitals, Medical Facilities, Restaurants, Bars and Pubs

QUALIFICATIONS

Most applicants qualify with a high school diploma and an associate's degree.

SALARY

$48,924 (median annual salary 2016)

JOB OUTLOOK

Projected Job Growth (2018-2028)*

6% for all occupational health and safety specialists

CONSIDER?

I would not consider becoming a public health inspector because I don't think I would enjoy doing the things required for them to do.