Although job forecast for this occupation is expected to have strong growth, job prospects are just average. There are 65,300 employed as café and restaurant managers as of November 2010, and 78.9% of them are employed full time. These full-time employees work an average of 48.1 hours per week, longer than the average 41.3 hours for all occupations. There was a strong growth in the past 5 years and slight growth in the past 10 years. There is a low vacancy level for this occupation.

Employment remained relatively steady at a 4.8% growth in the past 2 years. However, there was a substantial growth in the past 10 and 5 years with 21.4% and 23.4%, in that order.

 

An average weekly earnings of $882 before taxes makes café and restaurant managers belong to the 3rd decile category.

 

Active listening, instructing, speaking, time management, monitoring, and learning strategies are the most important skills that café and restaurant manages must possess.

Completion of secondary education is usually required as well as a relevant vocational course.