O*NET-SOC 11-9051.00

Food Service Managers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.8807/2017
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7507/2017
Management of Personnel Resources2.B.5.d3.7507/2017
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7507/2017
Speaking2.A.1.d3.7507/2017
Coordination2.B.1.b3.6207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.007/2017
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.007/2017
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8807/2017
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.7507/2017
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6207/2017
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.6207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.Core9007/2017
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.Core8907/2017
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.Core9107/2017
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.Core8907/2017
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.Core9107/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.9511/2023
Conventional5.2911/2023
Realistic3.9611/2023
Social3.5111/2023
Investigative1.8611/2023
Artistic1.5911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.