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Restaurant manager
Fast food restaurant manager, hotel restaurant manager
Restaurant managers organise the day-to-day running of their venue and make sure customers are happy with the food and service they receive.
Average salary (a year)
£18000
Starter
£28000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
42.0 to 44.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
on split shifts
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a college course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role; a graduate training scheme
College
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills you'll need in this job. Courses include
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Leadership
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
  • 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
funding advice|https://www.gov.uk/further-education-courses/financial-help
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You could work towards this role by doing a hospitality supervisor advanced apprenticeship and continue with further training on the job.
You could also take a hospitality manager higher apprenticeship, if you've got supervisory experience in restaurant work.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work
You could move up to a management position after working as part of the restaurant staff, for example head waiter or kitchen manager.
With experience and qualifications you could take on more management responsibilities.
Other Routes
You could apply for a place on a graduate training scheme. Many large restaurants and fast food chains run schemes that can lead to management jobs.
You'll usually need a university qualification to get a place. For example, a degree in hospitality management is useful but many employers will accept other subjects.
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Further Information
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Customer service skills
    Leadership skills
    The ability to motivate and manage staff
    The ability to work well with others
    The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    Business management skills
    Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    Knowledge of food production methods
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
As a restaurant manager, you could
plan menus with your chefs, organise shifts and rotas for kitchen and waiting staff, manage stock control and budgets, work closely with food and drink suppliers, make sure the restaurant follows licensing, food hygiene, and health and safety rules, recruit new staff and help to train them, work on plans for large events like weddings or birthdays, deal with customer complaints
Working environment
You could work at a restaurant.
You may need to wear a uniform.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience, you could become a regional manager with a restaurant or hotel chain.
You could also move into catering for large events or set up your own independent restaurant business.
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