Restaurant Managers is in the Business, Management, and Finance Career Cluster. Worker Characteristics Ability to solve problems and make decisions Ability to check written information, such as on purchase orders, for errors Ability to make decisions and solve problems Ability to see details, such as slight differences in foods Ability to use words well when talking to customers, suppliers, and staff Ability to work with numbers, such as when planning a budget Desire to be a leader and influence people to work hard Willingness to supervise others and be in charge of planning events Willingness to move between tasks that use different skills Restaurant management can be difficult. Good health and high energy levels are important. A neat appearance is required because managers are in contact with the public. Willingness to move to another part of the country can be important.
Some restaurant chains require managers to move in order to be promoted.
Occasionally tell the difference between colors, such as when inspecting foods Occasionally lift or move boxes that weigh up to 20 pounds Occasionally use fingers to make fine movements, such as typing or picking up a fork Work Setting Most restaurant managers work indoors. They frequently work 50 hours or more per week. Managers often are the first to arrive and the last to leave at night. Their schedules may be irregular, with weekend, night, and holiday work. Work can be hectic during peak dining hours.