Food Service Managers

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

What a Food Service Managers does

You run the day-to-day operations of restaurants, cafeterias, or catering services, overseeing staff, food quality, customer service, and finances. You ensure smooth operations while maintaining health standards and profitability.

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

• General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
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• Investment Fund Managers — $166,570/yr
• Financial Managers — $166,570/yr
• Computer and Information Systems Managers — $175,140/yr