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Food Service Manager

Food service managers direct the daily operations of restaurants and institutional dining facilities, overseeing staff, finances, food safety, and customer satisfaction. Florida's restaurant industry — the third largest in the nation by sales — creates extensive advancement pathways from quick service to upscale fine dining. Effective managers combine business acumen with people leadership and thorough food safety knowledge.

FL Median Salary
$65,050
Entry Salary
$43,150
Experienced
$104,550
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent (FL DBPR-approved)

Career Path

  1. Shift Supervisor
  2. Assistant Manager
  3. Food Service Manager
  4. Regional Manager
  5. Director of Food & Beverage

Top Florida Employers

Darden RestaurantsBloomin' BrandsMcDonald's Corp.Compass GroupAramarkWalt Disney World F&BHospital systems

Related Programs

  • Food Service Management AS
  • Hospitality Management AS/BS
  • Culinary Arts AS
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