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A Restaurant Supervisor manages operations at a restaurant or dining venue. You’ll manage a team of staff and make sure all areas of the restaurant are running effectively. Restaurant Supervisors ensure customers are satisfied and deal with any issues that arise. You might show customers to their table, take reservations over the phone and oversee special events or functions.
Restaurant Supervisors should have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate well with staff and patrons. You’ll need to be a good leader and should be able to manage several tasks at one time. It’s important that you are organised and can come up with solutions to problems quickly. Restaurant Supervisors often work irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays.
There are 7 courses available for people who want to become a Restaurant Supervisor. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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Want a supervisor’s role in the hospitality industry? How about enrolling in the SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality? This nationally recognised qualification will develop your skills in leadership, communications, and customer services and qualifies you for departmental roles in hotels, clubs, restaurants, and casinos. The course offers specialist electives to support your career interests. Choose from: food and beverage, front office and portering, events, food safety, gaming, kitchen operations, computer operations and ICT, stock and cellar operations, security, office skills, and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices (and their availability), and training providers who offer this qualification..
Average duration: 18 months.
Get the skills you need to manage your department (or even the whole venue) with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. This nationally recognised qualification will give you a more sophisticated knowledge of the hospitality industry in Australia and develop your skills in leadership, communication, and business administration. The course covers: customer service management, budgeting and financial management, rostering, risk management and compliance. Choose additional electives to support your carer in commercial cookery, food and beverage, gaming, Asian cooking, accommodation services, or back of house. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, hospitality management career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get the skills you need to manage a restaurant, kitchen or bistro with the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you a mix of leadership, business administration, and food preparation/cooking skills. During your studies you will learn how to manage staff, budgets and finance, stock, customer service and compliance. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of commercial cooking so you can oversee the kitchen, or even step-in at times to cook and prepare meals. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Looking for a management role in restaurants, bars, clubs, or hotels? The SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage) delivers a good mix of leadership, administration, and F&B operational skills. During your studies you will learn how to manage staff, departmental budgets, customer service, and business compliance. You’ll also gain hands-on skills for when you’re out on the floor: food and beverage matching, providing advice on Australian and imported wines, serving espresso coffee, monitoring cellar operations, serving cocktails and mixed drinks, table service. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, elective choices (and availability), and upcoming enrolment dates..
Gain hospitality leadership and F&B operational skills with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage). This nationally recognised diploma is great for duty managers, Food and Beverage Managers, or even restaurant and cafe owners. During your studies you will learn how to roster and lead a team of staff, ensure business compliance, manage customer service, and oversee food and beverage operations. You’ll also gain hands-on technical skills in F&B service (depending on available electives and career interests). Enquire now for the list of study units, your eligibility for subsidised training, and upcoming course dates..
In Australia, a full time Restaurant Supervisor generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 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.
There has been a strong increase in employment numbers in this industry over the last five years. There are currently 69,400 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Restaurant Supervisor. Restaurant Supervisors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Restaurant Supervisor, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House). You’ll cover a range of topics such as welcoming diners, managing table bookings, processing payments and overseeing drink and table service. A Certificate IV in Hospitality or a Diploma of Hospitality Management may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within hospitality. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Hospitality
Bar Attendant
$865 weekly pay
Cafe Attendant
Night Auditor
$1,050 weekly pay
Waiter
Bar Manager
Barista
Duty Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Food Safety Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Rooms Division Manager
$1,440 weekly pay
Shift Manager
Food and Beverage Manager
$1,500 weekly pay
Hospitality Manager
Kitchen Manager
$1,450 weekly pay
Venue Manager
$1,400 weekly pay
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