Restaurant managers oversee their venues and make sure customers are satisfied with the food and service.
£18,000 Starter
to£45,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on split shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills you'll need in this job. Courses include:
You'll usually need:
You could take a higher apprenticeship as a hospitality manager if you've got supervisory experience in restaurant work.
If you do not have any supervisory experience, you could take an advanced apprenticeship as a hospitality supervisor and continue with further training on the job.
You'll usually need:
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.
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 need a university qualification to get a place. A degree in hospitality management is useful but many employers will accept other subjects.
Find out more about careers and training from the Hospitality Guild.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work at a restaurant.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
You may need to wear a uniform.
With experience, you could become a regional manager or hotel manager.
You could also set up your own restaurant.