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First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Median salary (BLS)

$44,080

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$30k – $66k

Job outlook

+6% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Entry / Junior

    $29,940

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Established

    $44,080

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Senior

    $54,825

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
  • •Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
  • •Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
  • •Present bills and accept payments.
  • •Perform various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.

Fields of study

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