Rockhampton

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 Advanced

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 Retail Team Leader Venue Manager Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Bartender Tour Guide Tour Driver Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Conference Manager Fast Food Assistant Reservations Manager Bakery Manager
+ 21 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $25,050
  • 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 Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Rooms Division 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
Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager + 4 more
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Common questions

How can I become a cafe or restaurant manager?

To become a cafe or restaurant manager in Rockhampton, you may want to consider completing the Certificate IV in Hospitality. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.

Are there training providers in Rockhampton?

You can train to become a cafe or restaurant manager by completing a qualification with Foundation Education. 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 Rockhampton area that provide cafe or restaurant manager training. The nearest campus is located right in the center of Rockhampton. You can also study a cafe or restaurant manager course through online, distance or traineeship learning. Find a course provider that best suits your study needs.

Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate III in Hospitality?

14th December 2020)

Career spotlight: Hospitality professionals

17th September 2019)

How do I become a sales manager?

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