Food Service Managers

Job Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Food Service Managers spend a lot of their time Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Expression, and Problem Sensitivity. Food Service Managers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Customer and Personal Service, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Getting Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Processing Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Expression
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Written Comprehension
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Category Flexibility
  
Near Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Clarity
  
Number Facility
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Time Sharing
  
Selective Attention
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Far Vision
  
Visualization
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Trunk Strength
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Speed of Closure
  
Control Precision
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Depth Perception
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Static Strength
  
Stamina
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Response Orientation
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Rate Control
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Reaction Time
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Realistic
  
Social
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Education and Training
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Food Production
  
Production and Processing
  
English Language
  
Mathematics
  
Clerical
  
Psychology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Communications and Media
  
Law and Government
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Transportation
  
Mechanical
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Telecommunications
  
Foreign Language
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Building and Construction
  
Geography
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Chemistry
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Design
  
History and Archeology
  
Biology
  
Physics
  

Wages

Washington
$76,700  
 
Delaware
$67,970  
 
Nevada
$63,400  
 
New Jersey
$61,950  
 
Massachusetts
$58,760  
 
Rhode Island
$55,740  
 
New York
$55,000  
 
Maryland
$53,760  
 
Virginia
$52,120  
 
Florida
$51,310  
 
Pennsylvania
$50,510  
 
Vermont
$50,500  
 
Oregon
$50,330  
 
Colorado
$49,860  
 
Michigan
$49,860  
 
South Carolina
$49,730  
 
New Hampshire
$49,520  
 
North Carolina
$49,520  
 
District of Columbia
$49,480  
 
California
$48,630  
 
Utah
$47,930  
 
Arizona
$47,520  
 
Connecticut
$47,350  
 
Hawaii
$47,290  
 
Missouri
$46,980  
 
Alabama
$46,860  
 
Indiana
$46,810  
 
New Mexico
$46,740  
 
Louisiana
$46,460  
 
Wyoming
$46,150  
 
South Dakota
$46,150  
 
Maine
$46,080  
 
Alaska
$46,080  
 
Georgia
$45,970  
 
Nebraska
$45,530  
 
Montana
$45,400  
 
Ohio
$45,310  
 
Mississippi
$45,270  
 
Texas
$44,770  
 
Kentucky
$44,760  
 
North Dakota
$44,750  
 
Illinois
$44,110  
 
Arkansas
$44,090  
 
Minnesota
$43,750  
 
Virgin Islands
$43,050  
 
Wisconsin
$42,880  
 
Kansas
$42,690  
 
Iowa
$40,040  
 
Tennessee
$39,090  
 
Oklahoma
$38,350  
 
West Virginia
$37,090  
 
Idaho
$36,190  
 
Puerto Rico
$28,280  
 
Guam
$28,100  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Coordination
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Active Learning
  
Service Orientation
  
Monitoring
  
Negotiation
  
Time Management
  
Speaking
  
Instructing
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Learning Strategies
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Operations Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Operation and Control
  
Repairing
  
Science
  
Equipment Selection
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Relationships
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Dependability
  
Leadership
  
Cooperation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Attention to Detail
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  
Initiative
  
Persistence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Independence
  
Innovation
  

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Contact With Others
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Telephone
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Physical Proximity
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Level of Competition
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Consequence of Error
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Work Schedules
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Take dining reservations.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Take dining reservations.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Take dining reservations.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Take dining reservations.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Take dining reservations.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Take dining reservations.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Take dining reservations.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Take dining reservations.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  
Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
  
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
  
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
  
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
  
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
  
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
  
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
  
Count money and make bank deposits.
  
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
  
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
  
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
  
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
  
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
  
Take dining reservations.
  
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
  
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
  
Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
  
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
  
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree