How to become a restaurant and food service manager
Official title: Restaurant and food service managers
Also called: Bar manager, Café manager, Banquet manager, Canteen manager, Tea room manager, Cafeteria manager, Cybercafé manager, Restaurant manager, Dining room manager, Assistant bar manager, Food services manager, Internet café manager
Restaurant and food service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of restaurants, bars, cafeterias and other food and beverage services. They are employed in food and beverage service establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Main tasks
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a restaurant, bar, cafeteria or other food or beverage service
- Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
- Recruit staff and oversee staff training
- Set staff work schedules and monitor staff performance
- Control inventory, monitor revenues and modify procedures and prices
- Resolve customer complaints and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
- Negotiate arrangements with clients for catering or use of facilities for banquets or receptions
How to become one
Completion of a college or other program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management is usually required. Several years of experience in the food service sector, including supervisory experience, are required. Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for managers of establishments serving alcoholic beverages.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $50,700 a year The middle half earn $40,950 to $70,200.
- About 110,200 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 118,600 are projected by 2033. (+7.6%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a restaurant and food service manager?
Completion of a college or other program related to hospitality or food and beverage service management is usually required. Several years of experience in the food service sector, including supervisory experience, are required. Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for managers of establishments serving alcoholic beverages.
How much does a restaurant and food service manager earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $50,700 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $40,950 to $70,200.
Is a restaurant and food service manager a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 8% by 2033, from about 110,200 to about 118,600 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a restaurant and food service manager?
Usually not. Only 24% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03