Cafe or Restaurant Manager

A Café or Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations at a dining venue. You’ll supervise other staff and make sure the dining area is well presented. A Café or Restaurant Manager, or Fast Food Manager, manages budgets and finances and ensures supplies are ordered. You might ensure all compliance issues are adhered to and deal with any problems that arise during a shift.

Café or Restaurant Managers should be good at customer service and be able to communicate well with a range of customers. You’ll need good leadership skills and must be able to work well with a team. Café or Restaurant Managers should be good at multitasking and may have to draw on their problem solving abilities when required. You may have to work irregular hours including nights and weekends.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a cafe or restaurant manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 months
$3,695
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Department Manager Franchisee
Independent Contractor Office Manager Retail Manager Retail Supervisor Retail Team Leader Small Business Owner Store Manager Corporate Services Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Department Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor Office Manager Retail Manager Retail Supervisor Retail Team Leader Small Business Owner Store Manager Corporate Services Manager + 8 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Operations Manager Operations Coordinator Area Manager Business Support Officer
+ 7 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$11,058 - $16,416
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Food and Beverage Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Travel Team Leader Kitchen Manager
+ 11 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Online
12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager + 8 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
On Campus, Online
12 months
$3,495 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager
Hotel Manager Event Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Venue Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager + 2 more
SIR50116

Diploma of Retail Leadership
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Small Business Owner Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager Cluster Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader Store Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Department Manager Retail Manager Cluster Manager + 5 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 36 months
$0 - $59,455
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 10 more
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $9,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee
Independent Contractor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Independent Contractor + 1 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus
22 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Food and Beverage Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 8 more
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Common questions

How much does a Café or Restaurant Manager earn?

In Australia, a full time Café or Restaurant Manager generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Café or Restaurant Manager?

There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 69,400 people working as a Café or Restaurant Manager in Australia, compared to 60,900 five years ago. Café and Restaurant Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Café or Restaurant Manager?

If you’re planning a career as a Café or Restaurant Manager, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. You’ll learn to develop a business and customer service plan for your venue and learn skills in recruitment, leadership and marketing. You could also specialise your skills with an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) or an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage).

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Further reading

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