Become a Restaurant Manager
Do you enjoy the idea of supervising a dynamic crew, serving others and creating great experiences for happy customers? If so, a restaurant management career might be ideal for you. In this 100% online course, you will learn the concepts and practices needed to combine people, food and beverages to craft a memorable dining event. Key topics include the human, food and beverage and management skills you need to operate a restaurant.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime!
Course Details
- How to plan a successful menu and effectively manage the food and beverage production and service for that menu.
- How to manage human resources, legal requirements and basic accounting practices to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant.
- How to implement a sales and marketing strategy to ensure a successful restaurant.
- How to select an optimal location for a restaurant.
- How to plan and implement restaurant fit-outs.
I. RESTAURANT LOCATION
Demographics
Traffic
Visibility and Accessibility
Size and Affordability
Due Diligence
II. RESTAURANT FIT-OUT
Legal Requirements
Process Management
Layout and Equipment
Restaurant Décor
Budgeting
III. MENU MANAGEMENT
Purpose
Types
Design Elements
Pricing
Content
Reviews
IV. SALES AND MARKETING
Target Markets
Marketing Plans
Sales Forecasts
V. FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Food Service Process
Food Service Styles
The Essentials of Main Service Styles
The Advantages of Main Service Styles
Budget Considerations for Main Service Styles
Additional Services
Customer Service
Customer Sales
VI. KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
Inventory Systems
Standard Recipes
Preparation Sheets
Kitchen Employees
Food Production Systems and Methods
Food Safety
Measurements
Portions
VII. BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT
Legal considerations
Characteristics of Spirits
Characteristics of Wine
Cocktails
Bar Service
Inventory Levels
Beverage Calculations
VIII. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Recruitment Process
Employee Inductions
The Training Cycle
Performance Appraisals
Exit Interviews
Rosters and Allocations
IX. RESTAURANT CONTRACTS
Elements of a Contract
Essential Clauses
Other Laws
X. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Accounting Terminology
Financial Statements
Accounting Methods
Inventory Valuation Methods
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Any Word Processing application (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Thea Roberts
Thea Roberts is an instructor with a background in business administration. Previously, she was a finance officer and employment advisor. She also held a position in the Washington State Ombudsman Program. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Arts.
Liselle Turner
Liselle Turner is a content writer and project manager. In addition to her background in advertising, she has worked in the learning and development industry. Turner holds a Bachelor of Business, a Diploma of Hospitality and Management, and a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training.
$995.00 (USD) per person.
Self-paced. Study on your own schedule.
This course is 100% online.
| Course Hours | Duration | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 60 Course Hours | 6 months | Start anytime! |
Job Outlook
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the American economy to generate over 350,000 food service management jobs between now and 2029. The National Restaurant Association predicts 12.3% growth in job demand for restaurant managers between now and 2027.
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A RESTAURANT MANAGER?
Restaurant managers are responsible to make sure their customers have a great experience. If you enjoy creating experiences and working with others to make them come alive, restaurant management may offer you many excellent opportunities. Restaurant managers often work with vibrant, young crews to offer precise, friendly service to customers who are celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a meal outside their homes.
IS A RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT COURSE NECESSARY TO BECOME A RESTAURANT MANAGER?
Many restaurant managers do rise through the ranks from server or bartender to assistant manager before serving as a general manager or owner. However, completing a well-designed training course signals your commitment to professionalism to your prospective employers and team members. Formal training also offers preparation in the procedures and legal considerations that many managers only learn through the process of trial and error.
“This course has empowered me to embrace the future, to take the steps to renew my belief in myself and what I have to offer.”
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