Restaurants are not very sensitive to economic changes. Restaurant and food service managers are rarely laid off during hard times. However, many restaurants close each year because of competition. Many job openings for restaurant managers will result from growth in demand for prepared food. Other job openings will result from replacing workers who change jobs or stop working.
Some employers only hire managers who have a college degree.
They prefer applicants who have a bachelors degree in restaurant and food service management. An associate degree may be acceptable. In these programs, courses include accounting, law, and business management. Nutrition, food planning, and food preparation are also covered. In addition to classes, some degree programs offer internships.