------------- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Work setting
---------------- Various locations
Catering firm
Tasks
--------- Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant's profits
Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies
Evaluate daily operations
Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget
Monitor staff performance
Plan and organize daily operations
Recruit staff
Set staff work schedules
Train staff
Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
Conduct performance reviews
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities
Manage events