Cafe And Restaurant Managers

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Career Insights

  • Full Time Average
    Weekly Wage

    $1,250 to $1,530
    Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

    The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
  • Full Time/Part Time
    Split

    78%22%
    This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

    The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
  • Currently Employed
    Workers

    62,300
    The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

    It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
  • Future Job Openings
    Next Five Years

    < 5k
    An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.

    It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.
  • Current
    Unemployment

    Low
    The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
    An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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Career Details

Cafe And Restaurant Managers organise and control the operations of cafes, restaurants and related establishments to provide dining and catering services.

Most occupations in this field typically require an Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

  • planning menus in consultation with Chefs
  • planning and organising special functions
  • arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to budget
  • maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
  • ensuring dining facilities comply with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
  • conferring with customers to assess their satisfaction with meals and service
  • selecting, training and supervising waiting and kitchen staff
  • may take reservations, greet guests and assist in taking orders

Occupation:

  • Cafe or Restaurant Manager


Cafe Or Restaurant Manager


Alternative Titles:

  • Food and Beverage Manager 
  • Restaurateur

Organises and controls the operations of a cafe, restaurant or related establishment to provide dining and catering services.

Specialisations:

  • Bistro Manager
  • Canteen Manager 
  • Caterer 
  • Internet Cafe Manager

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