Brisbane

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
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor
Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Supervisor Gaming Manager Restaurant Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager + 7 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • 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
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • 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
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • 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
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,595
  • 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

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended
36 months
$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, 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
6 - 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 Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 9 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended
36 months
$19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Kitchen Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Kitchen Manager + 8 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Front Office Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 7 more
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Common questions

How can I become a cafe or restaurant manager?

To become a cafe or restaurant manager in Brisbane, you may want to consider completing the Diploma of Business. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.

Are there training providers in Brisbane?

You can train to become a cafe or restaurant manager by completing a qualification with Upskilled or College for Adult Learning. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.

What study modes are available?

There are several campuses within the Brisbane area that provide cafe or restaurant manager training. The nearest campus is located right in the center of Brisbane. You can also study a cafe or restaurant manager course through online learning. Find a course provider that best suits your study needs.

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