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Food Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Tasks
26 tasks20 core, 6 supplemental
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ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
Code
11-9051.00SOC 2018: 11-9051

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20 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.Core taskTask 1085Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  2. Task 2. Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.Core taskTask 1078Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2017
  3. Task 3. Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.Core taskTask 1090Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2017
  4. Task 4. Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.Core taskTask 1080Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2017
  5. Task 5. Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.Core taskTask 1079Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2017
  6. Task 6. Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.Core taskTask 1084Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2017
  7. Task 7. Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.Core taskTask 1083Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  8. Task 8. Count money and make bank deposits.Core taskTask 15199Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2017
  9. Task 9. Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.Core taskTask 1086Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2017
  10. Task 10. Perform some food preparation or service tasks, such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.Core taskTask 1089Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2017
  11. Task 11. Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.Core taskTask 1098Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2017
  12. Task 12. Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.Core taskTask 1077Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  13. Task 13. Schedule staff hours and assign duties.Core taskTask 1082Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2017
  14. Task 14. Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services, such as waste removal and pest control.Core taskTask 1096Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  15. Task 15. Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.Core taskTask 1093Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  16. Task 16. Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.Core taskTask 1091Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2017
  17. Task 17. Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.Core taskTask 1088Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  18. Task 18. Assess staffing needs and recruit staff, using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.Core taskTask 1095Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  19. Task 19. Order and purchase equipment and supplies.Core taskTask 1092Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  20. Task 20. Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.Core taskTask 1094Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  21. Task 21. Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.Supplemental taskTask 1097Rated by 89 people who do the job, July 2017
  22. Task 22. Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.Supplemental taskTask 1081Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  23. Task 23. Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.Supplemental taskTask 1087Rated by 88 people who do the job, July 2017
  24. Task 24. Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.Supplemental taskTask 1103Rated by 91 people who do the job, July 2017
  25. Task 25. Plan menus and food utilization, based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.Supplemental taskTask 1100Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017
  26. Task 26. Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments, based on accepted industry standards.Supplemental taskTask 1099Rated by 90 people who do the job, July 2017

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-9051
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