First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers does

You manage and train kitchen and serving staff, coordinate meal preparation, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met. You handle scheduling, budgets, and customer satisfaction in food service operations.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Fast Food and Counter Workers — $31,200/yr
• Baristas — $31,200/yr
• Waiters and Waitresses — $35,230/yr
• Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
• Food Preparation Workers — $35,320/yr