To work as a restaurant manager, you must:

Have a high school diploma or GED;

Have restaurant work experience;

Be self-confident and persuasive;

Have strong communication skills; and

Be able to direct and motivate people.

Generally have a set schedule each week.

Often work 50 hours or more per week.

Often work nights and weekends, when restaurants are busiest.

RESTAURANT MANAGERS will:

Manage supplies, equipment, budgets, staff, and menus

Hire, train, and supervise employees

Often work nights and weekends

Often work more than 50 hours per week

Most have a college degree plus work experience

RESTAURANT MANAGERS frequently:

Stand while supervising work in the kitchen.

Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Walk while inspecting the kitchen and dining areas.

Repeat the same movements.

It is important that RESTAURANT MANAGERS be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.

See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.