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Food Service Managers in North Carolina

Food Service Managers in North Carolina

Thinking about a career as a Food Service Managers in North Carolina? Below are the key facts. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages. Excludes “Chefs and Head Cooks” (35-1011).

What do Food Service Managers Make in North Carolina?

For food service managers working in North Carolina, the median annual wage is $65,770 per year (or about $31.62/hour).Annual wages span from $47,300 at the 10th percentile to $102,310 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $47,300 $22.74
25th percentile $55,140 $26.51
Median (50th) $65,770 $31.62
75th percentile $85,270 $40.99
90th percentile $102,310 $49.19
Salary ranges for Food Service Managers in North Carolina

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in North Carolina relative to the national average — is 1.03.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, food service managers earn a median of $165,782 per year ($79.70/hour), lower than the North Carolina median.

Food Service Managers earnings in North Carolina vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 369,360 food service managers nationwide. In North Carolina alone, about 7,970 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 1,850 food service managers.

Food Service Managers in North Carolina vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Food Service Managers

Top North Carolina Metros for Food Service Managers

These are the North Carolina metros with the most food service managers in North Carolina.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC 2,110 $74,300
Raleigh-Cary, NC 1,270 $67,180
Greensboro-High Point, NC 580 $61,110
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 540 $67,650
Asheville, NC 480 $62,260
Wilmington, NC 410 $65,510
Winston-Salem, NC 390 $63,370
Fayetteville, NC 300 $62,330
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC 230 $61,200
Burlington, NC 170 $57,570
Jacksonville, NC 150 $59,560
Greenville, NC 140 $61,130
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC 110 $63,400
Rocky Mount, NC 90 $60,420
Goldsboro, NC 80 $60,240

Top States for Food Service Managers Employment

View the states that employ the most food service managers work.

State Number Employed
California 38,960
Florida 21,960
Texas 20,080
Illinois 12,320
New York 12,260
Ohio 11,420
Michigan 9,490
North Carolina 7,970
Pennsylvania 7,910
Georgia 7,240
Wisconsin 5,880
Tennessee 5,400
Indiana 5,270
New Jersey 5,100
Alabama 5,090
Arizona 5,010
Virginia 4,380
South Carolina 4,360
Oregon 4,310
Nevada 4,000

Highest-Paying States for Food Service Managers

Where food service managers earn the most: food service managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Washington $92,290
Massachusetts $85,940
Hawaii $82,380
Alaska $82,300
Rhode Island $82,300
Colorado $82,270
New York $80,170
District of Columbia $80,040
New Jersey $79,370
Virgin Islands $77,770

Skills

The most important food service managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Monitoring  3.9 / 5
0
5
Management of Personnel Resources  3.9 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.9 / 5
0
5
Service Orientation  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.5 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.1 / 5
0
5
Food Production  4.0 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.5 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.5 / 5
0
5
Sales and Marketing  3.4 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for food service managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.8 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Count money and make bank deposits.
  • Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
  • Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
  • Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
  • Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
  • Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
  • Perform some food preparation or service tasks, such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
  • Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
  • Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
  • Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
  • Assess staffing needs and recruit staff, using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.

Work Activities

  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Facebook, Google Docs In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Hospitality Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • Food, Nutrition & Related Services

Other careers like food service managers include:

Also Known As

Banquet Director, Banquet Manager, CDM (Certified Dietary Manager), CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional), Cafe Operator, Cafeteria Director, Cafeteria Manager, Cafeteria Operator, Catering Coordinator, Catering Director, Catering Manager, Chef Manager, Concessionaire, Cook Manager, Deli Manager.

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