Restaurant Manager

A restaurant manager wears many hats. He hires, supervises and schedules his employees for shifts, takes inventory and orders needed supplies and food and makes sure the restaurant customers are happy. In some smaller establishments, a restaurant manager may also prepare some of the food and bus tables. A very high level of organization is necessary, along with the required training, to become restaurant manager.

Take a lower-level job such as a cook, maitre d' or bartender in a restaurant to become experienced in its daily operations. Learn as much as you can about the food service industry during this time. This knowledge of what actually goes on in the kitchen, for example, will become invaluable when you manage your own place. Enroll in a hospitality and restaurant management program or an equivalent training program that may be offered by larger restaurants and hotels. You will learn about both the business end of being a restaurant manager, as well as the customer service aspect of the position.

Emphasize your customer service and supervisory experience on your resume, as well as your field-specific training. These are two skills that are very important to have in order to become a restaurant manager.Apply for many restaurant manager positions in your quest to land your dream job. Higher level manager positions do not have as fast a turnover rate as some other jobs in the food service industry, so they may be harder to find. Take advantage of your college's career center, as it may have current listings in your field.

Be prepared when it is time to interview for a restaurant manager position. Dress conservatively yet confidently. Bring fresh ideas about how you can make a positive difference in the way the restaurant is run.Learn to delegate responsibilities to your staff, rather than micromanage the entire operation. Remember that the members of your team are capable and ready to work together to maintain a successful business.