Food Service Managers
SOC Code: 11-9051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Food Service Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $67,662 | $83,179 | $98,717 | $114,234 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $69,160 | $83,200 | $97,240 | $111,280 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $58,032 | $75,691 | $93,330 | $110,989 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $68,994 | $82,930 | $96,845 | $110,781 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $67,995 | $82,098 | $96,200 | $110,302 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,146 | $80,205 | $95,243 | $110,302 |
| Bellingham, WA | $69,243 | $82,888 | $96,554 | $110,198 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $74,651 | $86,237 | $97,822 | $109,408 |
| Napa, CA | $61,818 | $77,210 | $92,622 | $108,014 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $61,880 | $76,523 | $91,166 | $105,810 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| C-L Partners (Benu LLC) | 1 | $84,000 |
| C-L Partners (San Ho Won LLC) | 1 | $150,000 |
| C-L Partners (San Ho Won, LLC) | 1 | $150,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $84,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $150,000 |
| 2026 | 1 | $150,000 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Time Management | 3.5 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.5 |
| Administration and Management | 4.1 |
| Food Production | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 3.5 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 29.7% |
| Some college | 21.3% |
| Associate's degree | 18.6% |
| Less than high school | 16.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.7% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
- Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
- Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
- Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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