Food Service Management (6115)
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At a Glance
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This certificate is designed to introduce food service management concepts. The courses will provide a broad range of skills and knowledge that will be needed to enter into an entry level management position. |
Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment managing small or large food establishments from sandwich shops to cafeteria to large formal restaurants. Specific areas to oversee include food preparation, interacting with customers, supervising staff, conducting food inventory, managing budget.
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Job Outlook |
Florida's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Outlook: Stable
Growth is estimated to be 15%
Job Openings: 472 estimated annual job openings (258 due to growth and 215 due to replacement)
Employment: 13,684 were employed in this occupation
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Salary Information |
Florida Earnings
Salaries vary depending upon location, skills, experience, position, education, and organization. Food Preparation and Serving Managers earnings varied from $23,712 ($11.40 per hour) to $39.645 ($19.06 an hour). Food Service Managers earnings varied from $38,675 ($18.69 an hour) to $67,163 ($27.76 an hour).
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Requires leadership, decisiveness, ability to supervise and motivate staff, deal effectively with suppliers and customers. Must have good business sense, take initiative, and have ingenuity to deal with problems. Ability to work well under pressure, prepare and administer budgets. |
| Career Path Notes |
Courses earned in this certificate will transfer directly into the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a professional in the field. The PBCC Career Consultant Network may have the name of a person you can contact and gain experience while attending college. Refer to the Career Center information listed below.
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