{"id":18833,"date":"2024-10-07T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/?p=18833"},"modified":"2025-01-15T15:13:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:13:03","slug":"how-to-become-a-restaurant-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/how-to-become-a-restaurant-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Restaurant Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Listen to This Article:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"elevenlabs-audionative-widget\" data-height=\"90\" data-width=\"100%\" data-frameborder=\"no\" data-scrolling=\"no\" data-publicuserid=\"d443feec80bf8c8f2e009e26dafa4118e6eb9f14056a5516af577c77d4404c4e\" data-playerurl=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/index.html\" data-projectid=\"SsiUxF3ICFieJK6iE8er\" >Loading the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/text-to-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevenlabs Text to Speech<\/a> AudioNative Player&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/audioNativeHelper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy the fast-paced hum of a restaurant and also want to be the person in charge of that pacing and hum\u2014or at least one corner of it\u2014then restaurant manager might be a position to consider.<\/p>\n<p>In this role, you can have a hand in different aspects of the restaurant business, expanding from food and drink into finances, human resources, and customer engagement.<\/p>\n<p>It can be a lot, which is exactly what some people look for\u2014you can encounter different challenges each day and meet different types of people. Read on to find out more about the skills and experience needed to become a restaurant manager.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents\" tmm-table-of-contents>\n            <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n            <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents__list\" tmm-table-of-contents__list><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<h2>Restaurant Management Hierarchy: The Various Roles<\/h2>\n<p>Many jobs exist under the umbrella term \u201crestaurant manager.\u201d Not all restaurants have the same management positions, and they don\u2019t all use the same titles. But here are some common roles.<\/p>\n<h3>Manager (or Assistant Manager)<\/h3>\n<p>Managers or assistant managers are usually the leaders of their particular shift. They\u2019re the \u201cfirst rung\u201d on the managerial ladder.<\/p>\n<p>These managers support their staff through operational activities, like providing additional customer service, correcting errors and providing advice to other employees, problem-solving, checking out sidework, and cutting staff on a slow day. They may also be responsible for training new employees and scheduling.<\/p>\n<p>Within this category, you may have a bar manager who curates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/hospitality-careers\/how-to-create-a-great-drink-menu\/\">cocktail menu<\/a> and beer and wine lists, as well as keep tabs on the bartenders and bar guests. A kitchen manager is in charge of the day-to-day of the kitchen, ensuring the prep and line cooks are accomplishing their duties. And a floor manager is out in the dining room (aka \u201cthe floor\u201d), where they\u2019ll keep the shift running smoothly from the host stand to the kitchen door.<br \/>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"blog-article-callout-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-article-callout-text\">\n<h3>Facts About Restaurant Management<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>90% of restaurant managers started out in entry-level jobs<\/li>\n<li>80% of restaurant owners started out in entry-level jobs<\/li>\n<li>90% of restaurants have fewer than 50 employees<\/li>\n<li>Restaurants have more minority managers than any other industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurant.org\/research-and-media\/research\/industry-statistics\/national-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Restaurant Association<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3>Restaurant Assistant General Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Just like the executive chef has their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/what-makes-a-good-sous-chef\/\">sous chef<\/a>, a general manager may have an assistant general manager (AGM).<\/p>\n<p>Some smaller restaurants may not need this position. But if the restaurant has a large staff of servers, plus a large group of managers, an AGM can be invaluable in helping the General Manager lighten their load.<\/p>\n<p>They may be responsible for hiring, scheduling, and training. Or they may oversee the other managers who handle these tasks. The AGM may also order supplies like silverware, coasters, sanitizer, aprons, and server books. And they may be the main point of contact for the Point of Sale (POS) provider and other vendors.<\/p>\n<p>This position has a lot of responsibility and is often the first salaried position in the restaurant hierarchy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22132\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22132\" class=\"wp-image-22132 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Smiling-restaurant-manager-in-a-black-suit-holding-a-menu-768.jpeg\" alt=\"A person wearing a suit and tie stands in the foreground of a restaurant, facing the camera and smiling.\" width=\"768\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Smiling-restaurant-manager-in-a-black-suit-holding-a-menu-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Smiling-restaurant-manager-in-a-black-suit-holding-a-menu-768-300x186.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A restaurant assistant general manager may help oversee various positions in a larger restaurant.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>General Manager<\/h3>\n<p>A general manager (GM) is focused on the big picture. They will implement new policies, and they may approve payroll, make sure bills are paid, and manage hiring and firing. Their tasks could also include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/restaurant-marketing-101-an-essential-guide\/\">marketing efforts<\/a>, like special events, promotions, and social media.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/what-licenses-and-permits-do-you-need-to-start-a-restaurant\/\">Permitting issues<\/a> could be under the GM\u2019s purview as well, like renewing liquor permits or business licenses.<\/p>\n<p>Good GMs may also take some floor shifts alongside the floor managers. This keeps them immersed in the restaurant life, so they can keep an eye on staff performance or guest complaints.<\/p>\n<h3>Regional Manager<\/h3>\n<p>Large restaurant groups may also have a regional manager who keeps a bird\u2019s-eye view on their group of restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Regional managers work to make sure that each restaurant is profitable, and that they are maintaining food and service standards. The experience at one IHOP restaurant location, for example, should be very similar to the experience at another. Having someone oversee the operations of a group of restaurants helps them maintain consistency.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29066\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29066\" class=\"wp-image-29066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/An-event-planner-and-a-venue-manager-stand-in-a-large-banquet-hall-reviewing-contract-details-on-a-tablet.-768x512-1.png\" alt=\"Two people stand in the middle of a banquet room and look at a clipboard.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/An-event-planner-and-a-venue-manager-stand-in-a-large-banquet-hall-reviewing-contract-details-on-a-tablet.-768x512-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/An-event-planner-and-a-venue-manager-stand-in-a-large-banquet-hall-reviewing-contract-details-on-a-tablet.-768x512-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-29066\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A regional manager oversees the operations at multiple locations.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What Skills Are Necessary for Becoming a Restaurant Manager?<\/h2>\n<p>Restaurant managers have to combine people skills, food and restaurant knowledge, and financial competency into an efficient package to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Here are just some of the skills managers may need to bring to their restaurants.<\/p>\n<h3>Creative Problem Solving<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s 8 p.m. on a Friday. You have a packed dining room, a kitchen rail full of tickets, and they\u2019re three deep at the bar.<\/p>\n<p>Suddenly, the power goes out.<\/p>\n<p>What do you do?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the manager that day, everyone from staff to guests will be looking to you for answers and solutions. Can you think on your feet and come up with a plan that keeps everyone happy and protects the restaurant?<\/p>\n<p>Creative problem-solving is a key skill for successful restaurant managers and one that you will build over your time working in the industry.<\/p>\n<h3>Strong Leadership and Communication<\/h3>\n<p>Managers hire, onboard, and train new staff. They\u2019ll be responsible for promotions and accolades, as well as write-ups and terminations. They also help to resolve issues between team members.<\/p>\n<p>A great restaurant manager has to be able to handle all of these situations with both compassion and firmness.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/culinary-arts\/\">Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts<\/a>, students can explore some of these topics in their Restaurant Operations course, which includes work on training, motivating, and disciplining staff, as well as creating a positive work environment. They could also study Business and Professional Communications to help them manage these interpersonal relationships.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/food-and-beverage-online\/\">Hospitality &amp; Restaurant Operations Management<\/a> students at Escoffier may also take a dedicated Leadership and Development course to help them with individual and organizational leadership.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24290\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24290\" class=\"wp-image-24290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Restaurant-Manager-With-Digital-Tablet-Giving-Team-Talk-To-Waiting-Staff-768.jpeg\" alt=\"A restaurant manager speaks to a group of five employees in a restaurant that has not yet opened.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Restaurant-Manager-With-Digital-Tablet-Giving-Team-Talk-To-Waiting-Staff-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Restaurant-Manager-With-Digital-Tablet-Giving-Team-Talk-To-Waiting-Staff-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Restaurant managers should be good communicators with strong leadership skills.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Financial and Cost Control Skills<\/h3>\n<p>Restaurant managers can have a major impact on the restaurant\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>Are they actively working to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-arts\/waste-not-4-ways-chefs-can-reduce-food-waste\/\">reduce waste<\/a> and increase average spend per customer? Do they give away too much product? Are they shopping for the best prices on supplies? Are they carefully managing the schedule to make sure there aren\u2019t too many employees (or too few) at any one time?<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/\">program<\/a>, Escoffier students can take Foodservice Math and Accounting, which helps them to understand expenses, costs, and revenue, and analyze income statements. Cost Control, another course, introduces students to sales forecasts and tools to increase profitability.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cI had started the business before I started Escoffier, but I had been struggling to figure out how to do the numbers. My husband was helping me, but we just couldn\u2019t put together how to price out a menu. Culinary school at Escoffier really put it all together for me.\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Freida-Nicole-Davenport-e1619011347619.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Freida Nicole Davenport\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Freida Nicole Davenport<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier graduate; owner, Freida's Sweets and Meats; Food Network 'Chopped Grill Masters' &amp; TLC 'BBQ Pitmasters' contestant\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3>Organization and Follow-Through<\/h3>\n<p>With so many details to manage, from staffing to inventory to equipment to legal and health code compliance, restaurant managers have to be organized. A missed permitting or licensing deadline could mean the shutdown of the entire restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>In the Facilities Operations and Compliance course, Hospitality &amp; Restaurant Operations Management students are introduced to the regulations that they\u2019ll have to manage, as well as some basics of building equipment and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h3>Great Customer Service<\/h3>\n<p>Providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-arts\/4-ways-all-chefs-can-handle-bothersome-customers\/\">great customer service<\/a> is a skill that must be continually developed.<\/p>\n<p>Top-notch customer service requires empathy, listening, problem-solving, and patience. Ideally, you would make every customer happy. But in reality, that\u2019s just not possible. You have to do your best to solve their problem while maintaining your poise and patience.<\/p>\n<p>In Escoffier\u2019s Hospitality &amp; Restaurant Operations Management program, students take the Professionalism and Service Standards course, which focuses on polishing these skills, so you can both impress guests and set a good example for the rest of the staff.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25810\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25810\" class=\"wp-image-25810 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Restaurant-manager-smiling-and-talking-to-customers-at-their-table-768.jpeg\" alt=\"A restaurant manager in casual clothing stands at a table of customers in a coffee shop.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Restaurant-manager-smiling-and-talking-to-customers-at-their-table-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Restaurant-manager-smiling-and-talking-to-customers-at-their-table-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Customer service is almost as important as great food in any restaurant.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Food and Menu Knowledge<\/h3>\n<p>Even though the restaurant manager isn\u2019t the one cooking the food, that doesn\u2019t let them off the hook!<\/p>\n<p>Servers, hosts, and bartenders may come to you with questions about how food is prepared, or they may need to verify whether a dish is safe for someone with an allergy. The manager needs to know how to answer these questions on the fly to save time and get the guest the answers they need ASAP.<\/p>\n<h3>Computer and Tech Knowledge<\/h3>\n<p>Although restaurant managers don\u2019t spend full days on computers, they do have to manage schedules and inventory, and those tasks require some tech savvy.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also have to understand the restaurant\u2019s POS system, so you can void or comp items, apply discounts, add new menu items, and troubleshoot problems.<\/p>\n<p>In the Operations Technology and Innovation course, Hospitality &amp; Restaurant Operations Management students can get a look at the benefits of automation for restaurants, and how they may be able to help with efficiency and cost savings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21819\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21819\" class=\"wp-image-21819 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Restaurant-manager-having-a-conversation-with-chef-with-laptop-on-table-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Two people sit at a table in a restaurant that is not open, with food, notebooks, and a laptop on the table with them.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Restaurant-manager-having-a-conversation-with-chef-with-laptop-on-table-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Restaurant-manager-having-a-conversation-with-chef-with-laptop-on-table-768-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Restaurant managers need a variety of skills, including some basic tech savvy.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How to Get Started in a Restaurant Management Career: Work in a Restaurant<\/h2>\n<p>This might seem obvious, but to become a manager in a restaurant, you\u2026need to have worked in a restaurant. This is a career where on-the-ground experience is key, and you shouldn\u2019t expect to jump straight into an upper management position.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/restaurant.org\/research-and-media\/research\/industry-statistics\/national-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nine out of ten<\/a> restaurant managers started in entry-level positions, according to the National Restaurant Association. Industry experience is important for learning the ropes around a restaurant, but it\u2019s also key in helping you to later understand and empathize with your employees. You\u2019ll be more likely to see things from the host or dishwasher\u2019s point of view if you\u2019ve done those jobs yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to become an assistant manager, you should develop the skills necessary to your particular department within the restaurant, which involves a more granular understanding of a very specific role or roles. But if you want to oversee multiple restaurants within a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/restaurant-franchising-a-brief-guide-and-opportunities\/\">franchise<\/a>, you might take a different path; you should still understand the various roles, but you won\u2019t need the depth of expertise in any one area that a specialist would.<\/p>\n<h3>Culinary or Management Education Can Provide a Leg Up<\/h3>\n<p>While most future managers start in entry-level roles, an education may help them to progress through the ranks more quickly, and earn that restaurant management position faster.<\/p>\n<p>In culinary school, you can explore the many facets of restaurant management and roles for a detailed understanding of the business. You can potentially shorten your learning curve, plus a degree or diploma can demonstrate to a potential employer that you are serious and committed.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cI\u2019m already winning contests and built my own restaurant. I kind of fast tracked myself. And I really feel like Escoffier was a huge part of that.\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/lance-mcwhorter.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Lance McWhorter\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Lance McWhorter<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Online Graduate; Executive Chef\/Owner, Culture ETX; Food Network's 'Chopped' contestant\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p>Culinary school also proves to future employers that you\u2019re serious about your restaurant career. Hiring and training new managers is expensive, and a prospect with an investment in their education looks reliable and committed.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, a hospitality-focused education can help future managers to have a better grasp of concepts like effective leadership, cost control, and customer service. These are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/4-traits-all-restaurants-look-for-in-hiring-new-chefs\/\">key skills<\/a> for restaurant managers.<\/p>\n<h3>Network and Ask Questions<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing passive about restaurant management. It\u2019s a fast-paced career with a lot to know.<\/p>\n<p>When you work in a restaurant, it can be helpful to stay curious and ask a lot of questions of people whose work you admire, both within and outside of your place of employment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/5-important-networking-tips-for-all-chefs\/\">Networking<\/a> can be beneficial. Make sure to be respectful in how you ask, and to be mindful of time constraints. But employees who show a desire to know more tend to stand out, and the more people you know in the restaurant business, the better your chances to advance.<\/p>\n<h3>Polish Your Resume<\/h3>\n<p>Back in the day, restaurant hopefuls visited restaurants in person to hand out resumes. In fact, some still do. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/private-chef-on-going-plant-based-in-culinary-school-and-in-life\/\">Shane Witters Hicks<\/a> got two job offers on his first day of handing out resumes.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cI knew that if I was going to go to culinary school, I wanted to get some solid industry experience before I went.\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Escoffier-Graduate-Shane-Witter-Hicks.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Shane Witters Hicks\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Shane Witters Hicks<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Boulder graduate and private chef\/educator, The Soulful Spread.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p>But now, most job hunting is done online. You can look on general job boards like Indeed, Monster, and Craigslist. There are also service-industry-specific job sites, like <a href=\"https:\/\/escoffierglobal.com\/econnect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EConnect<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/poachedjobs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poached<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/culinaryagents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Culinary Agents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Escoffier students and graduates have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/career\/\">Career Services<\/a>, which includes job listings, resume writing help, and job interview prep.<\/p>\n<p>Once you secure that entry-level position, your best path forward is to excel at your current role while you work on growing the skills you\u2019ll need to be a great manager! And make sure your supervisors know about your goals. Remind the boss that management is on your path, so your name will come up when a position becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s nothing due to become available soon at your current restaurant, you may need to make a move to a new establishment to get your first management job.<\/p>\n<h2>Start Here to Get There<\/h2>\n<p>Restaurants are high-energy and fast-paced. Being a leader of all that activity can be invigorating and thrilling.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a lot of work. But a background in the industry, supported by a dedicated education, can make it manageable. A degree in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/food-and-beverage-online\/\">Hospitality and Restaurant Operations Management<\/a> from Escoffier can be a great place to start.<\/p>\n<p>Are you planning the next stage in your life? If restaurant management is in that plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/apply\/\">let us help you<\/a> build the skills you\u2019ll need to excel.<\/p>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"additional-articles-heading\">LEARN MORE ABOUT CULINARY AND PASTRY CAREERS WITH THESE RESOURCES:<\/h3>\n\n\t\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/hospitality-careers\/what-is-food-and-beverage-management\/\">What is Hospitality &amp; Restaurant Operations Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/how-to-find-a-mentor-to-help-you-in-your-culinary-career\/\">How to Find a Mentor to Help You in Your Culinary Career<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/5-alternative-careers-out-of-culinary-school\/\">5 Alternative Careers Out of Culinary School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This article was originally published on June 16, 2021, and has been updated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. 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