Food and Beverage Manager

A Food and Beverage Manager oversees the daily operations of dining establishments such as restaurants, bars, and cafes. You might work in a hotel, a standalone venue, or a large food service operation. Food and Beverage Managers focus on maintaining high standards of food quality, customer service, and staff performance. You’ll manage inventory, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and develop menus to meet customer preferences and business goals.

Food and Beverage Managers play a crucial role in creating exceptional dining experiences. You’ll need to be organised, have strong leadership skills, and be adept at managing both staff and customer expectations. You’ll liaise with suppliers and other departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a food and beverage manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager
Event Manager Club Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Event Manager Club Manager + 2 more
SIT40521

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$1 - $16,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager
Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Pastry Chef
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef de Partie Sous Chef Kitchen Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Pastry Chef + 5 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage)
On Campus, Online
12 - 22 months
$0 - $24,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Food and Beverage Manager Catering Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Restaurant Supervisor Shift Manager Food and Beverage Manager Catering Manager + 4 more
SIT60322

Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 22 months
$0 - $19,740
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Kitchen Manager Commis Chef
Executive Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie Catering Manager Hospitality Manager Food and Beverage Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Kitchen Manager Commis Chef Executive Chef Sous Chef Chef de Partie Catering Manager Hospitality Manager Food and Beverage Manager + 6 more

Bachelor of Hospitality Management
On Campus
3 years
$39,000 - $48,817
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Duty Manager Food and Beverage Manager Hotel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver + 3 more

Graduate Certificate of International Hotel Leadership
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Front Office Supervisor Rooms Division Manager
Food and Beverage Manager Operations Manager General Manager Duty Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Front Office Supervisor Rooms Division Manager Food and Beverage Manager Operations Manager General Manager Duty Manager + 4 more

Graduate Diploma of International Hotel Leadership
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Operations Manager General Manager
Rooms Division Manager Food and Beverage Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Operations Manager General Manager Rooms Division Manager Food and Beverage Manager + 2 more

Associate Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Motel Manager Duty Manager
Reservations Manager Food and Beverage Manager Event Coordinator Function Coordinator Housekeeping Manager Venue Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Motel Manager Duty Manager Reservations Manager Food and Beverage Manager Event Coordinator Function Coordinator Housekeeping Manager Venue Manager + 6 more

Associate Degree in Resort and Hotel Management
On Campus
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager Food and Beverage Manager
Operations Manager Event Coordinator Receptionist Concierge Reservations Agent Rooms Division Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Housekeeping Manager Food and Beverage Manager Operations Manager Event Coordinator Receptionist Concierge Reservations Agent Rooms Division Manager + 6 more

Bachelor of Culinary Management
On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Manager Executive Chef Sous Chef
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Catering Manager Entrepreneur
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Manager Executive Chef Sous Chef Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food and Beverage Manager Catering Manager Entrepreneur + 4 more
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Further reading

Career spotlight: Hospitality professionals

17th September 2019

What can you do with a Certificate III in Hospitality?

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What can you do with a Diploma of Business?

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