Restaurant Manager Salary

What this role does

• Schedule and manage staff
• Oversee food quality and service standards
• Manage budgets and inventory
• Resolve guest concerns

Education & path in

High school diploma with experience; hospitality degree helps for larger chains

Experience level: Usually promoted from server or shift-lead roles

Where it pays best

States that typically pay above the national average for this role: New York, California, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Illinois. Actual pay depends heavily on metro area, employer size, and cost of living.

Job outlook

Average